Discourse on the origin of inequality
by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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In his Discourses (1755), Rousseau argues that inequalities of rank, wealth and power are the inevitable result of the civilising process. If inequality is intolerable - and Rousseau shows with unparalledled eloquence how it robs us not only of our material but also of our psychological independence - then how can we recover the peaceful self-sufficiency of life in the state of nature? We cannot return to a simpler time, but measuring the costs of progress may help us to imagine alternatives to the corruption and oppressive conformity of modern society. Rousseau's sweeping account of humanity's social and political development epitomises the innovative boldness of the Englightment, and it is one of the most provocative and influential works of the 18th century.
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Criticism and interpretation, Droit naturel, Early works to 1800, Equality, Histoire, Inégalité, Natural law, Pensée politique et sociale, Political science, Science politique, Égalité, Philosophy, modern, 18th century, Égalité (Sociologie), Inégalité sociale, Critique et interprétation, Biographie, Philosophie française, Naturzustand, Ungleichheit, Fiction, short stories (single author), Sociale ongelijkheid, Politicsphilosophy, Jc179 .r814 1994, 320/.01/1, 71.12, 3,6Times
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Discourse on the Origin of Inequality (Thrift Edition)
June 4, 2004, Dover Publications
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in English
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Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes
April 27, 1999, Nathan
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in French
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Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes
April 1, 1997, Hachette Littérature
Paperback
in French
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Discourse on the origin of inequality
1994, Oxford University Press
in English
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Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes
1989, Gallimard
in French
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Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes.
1965, Gallimard
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Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes
1922, Oxford University Press
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [121]-127.
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