Rousseauian Mind

<p>Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) is a major figure in Western Philosophy and is one of the most widely read and studied political philosophers of all time. His writings range from abstract works such as <i>On the Social Contract</i> to literary masterpieces such as <i>The Reveries of the Solitary Walker</i> as well as immensely popular novels and operas. </p><p></p><p><i>The Rousseauian Mind</i> provides a comprehensive survey of his work not only placing it in its historical context but also exploring its contemporary significance. Comprising over forty chapters by a team of international contributors the <em>Handbook</em> covers:</p><p></p><ul> <br><br><p></p> <li>The predecessors and contemporaries to Rousseau’s work</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>The major texts of the 'system'</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>Autobiographical texts including <em>Confessions</em><em> Reveries of the Solitary Walker </em>and <i>Dialogues</i> </li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>Rousseau’s political science</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>The successors to Rousseau’s work</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>Rousseau applied today.</li> <br><br> </ul><p></p><p>Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy Rousseau’s work is central to the study of political philosophy the Enlightenment French studies the history of philosophy and political theory. </p>