Rousseau Today

Interdisciplinary Essays

270 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book demonstrates that Rousseau offers a distinctive critical voice which is worthy of listening to. Rousseau is shown to target not merely social ‘injustices’, but the very dynamics central to the ‘form of life’ itself. As such we are able to contemplate, and engage in, a more foundational form of social critique. We contend that by returning to Rousseau, both as a theorist in his own right, and as an interlocutor with the contemporary literature within radical political and social philosophy, we can see both the circumscribed nature of contemporary discussion, and the true importance of Rousseau’s thought. In summary, Rousseau remains a figure of vital importance across disciplines and it is high time for an edited volume which connects insights centring his thought and impact today.

• Reihe: Political Philosophy and Public Purpose
• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Philosophie Themen der Philosophie Soziale und politische Philosophie
• ISBN: 9783031292453
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.06.2024
• Größe: 21 x 14.8 cm
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Herausgegeben von: Neal Harris, Denis Bosseau, Ployjai Pintobtang, Owen Brown