Rousseau: A Very Short Introduction by Robert Wokler (English) Paperback Book

Description: Rousseau by Robert Wokler Rousseau was both a central figure of the European Enlightenment and its most formidable critic. In this study of his works across a range of disciplines, Robert Wokler shows how his thinking and writing were all inspired by an ideal of humanitys self-realization in a condition of unfettered freedom. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the most profound thinkers of modern history, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) was a central figure of the European Enlightenment. He was also its most formidable critic, condemning the political, economic, theological, and sexual trappings of civilization along lines that would excite the enthusiasm of romantic individualists and radical revolutionaries alike. In this study of Rousseaus life and works Robert Wokler showshow his philosophy of history, his theories of music and politics, his fiction, educational and religious writings, and even his botany, were all inspired by visionary ideals of mankindsself-realization in a condition of unfettered freedom. He explains how, in regressing to classical republicanism, ancient mythology, direct communion with God, and solitude, Rousseau anticipated some post-modernist rejections of the Enlightenment as well. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subjectquickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography Robert Wokler was based at the Whitney Humanities Center at Yale University, where he was Senior Lecturer in Political Science and the Special Program in the Humanities. Table of Contents 1: Life and times of a citizen of Geneva2: Culture, music, and the Corruption of Morals3: Human nature and civil society4: Liberty, virtue and citizenship5: Religion, education, and sexuality6: Vagabond reverieFurther reading, Index Long Description One of the most profound thinkers of modern history, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) was a central figure of the European Enlightenment. He was also its most formidable critic, condemning the political, economic, theological, and sexual trappings of civilization along lines that would excite the enthusiasm of romantic individualists and radical revolutionaries alike. In this study of Rousseaus life and works Robert Wokler showshow his philosophy of history, his theories of music and politics, his fiction, educational and religious writings, and even his botany, were all inspired by visionary ideals of mankindsself-realization in a condition of unfettered freedom. He explains how, in regressing to classical republicanism, ancient mythology, direct communion with God, and solitude, Rousseau anticipated some post-modernist rejections of the Enlightenment as well. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subjectquickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Quote Review from previous edition Dr Wokler is ... in command of a vast storeof information on this author.The Times Literary Supplement Promotional "Headline" 1. Life and times of a citizen of Geneva 2. Culture, music, and the Corruption of Morals 3. Human nature and civil society 4. Liberty, virtue and citizenship 5. Religion, education, and sexuality 6. Vagabond reverie Further reading, Index Feature Rousseau was a central figure of the European Enlightenment, responsible for the notion of the noble savageExamines Rousseaus philosophy of history, his theories of music and politics, his fiction, educational and religious writings, and even his botanyIdeal reading for students of history, philosophy, and literature of the Enlightenment PeriodThere are many longer specialized works on Rousseaus life and work, but none that covers so much ground in such a stimulating and compact way Details ISBN0192801988 Author Robert Wokler Series Very Short Introductions Language English ISBN-10 0192801988 ISBN-13 9780192801982 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 48 Year 2001 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1942 Death 2006 Pages 192 Imprint Oxford University Press Short Title ROUSSEAU A VERY SHORT INTRO 2/ Edition 2nd DOI 10.1604/9780192801982 UK Release Date 2001-08-23 NZ Release Date 2001-08-23 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2001-08-23 DEWEY 194 Illustrations 27 halftones Audience General AU Release Date 2001-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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