ISBN: 9781527631021 - Rousseau, as Described by Himself and Others (classic Reprint): With Remarks and Explanations: With Remarks and Explanations (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the enigmatic personality of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a writer and philosopher whose personal character overshadowed his notable literary contributions, including his groundbreaking work, Confessions. Despite his fame, only Confessions is still widely read today, while his other writings, including those on political principles and education, have been largely forgotten. The author argues that Rousseau's ideas played a major role in the outbreak of the French Revolution, as they incited social upheaval by challenging the ruling elite. However, they also sowed the seeds of democracy by encouraging people to question authority and demand representation. This book provides an overview of Rousseauâs life and his most influential ideas, and assesses the impact of his writings on the course of modern history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…