Rousseau: The Discourses and Other Early Political Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought)
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A comprehensive and authoritative anthology of Rousseau's important early political writings in faithful English translations. This volume includes the Discourse on the Sciences and Arts and the Discourse on the Origin and the Foundations of Inequality among Men - the so-called First and Second Discourses - together with Rousseau's extensive Replies to critics of these Discourses; the Essay on the Origin of Languages; the Letter to Voltaire on Providence; as well as several minor but illuminating writings - the Discourse on Heroic Virtue and the essay Idea of the Method in the Composition of a Book. In these as well as in his later writings, Rousseau probes the very premises of modern thought. His influence was wide-reaching from the very first, and it has continued to grow since his death. The American and the French Revolutions were profoundly affected by his thought, as were Romanticism and Idealism. This new edition features up-to-date translations, an expanded introduction, and an extensive editorial apparatus designed to assist students at every level access these seminal texts. Review: Excellent edition and translation, do not buy the ebook! - You cannot highlight or annotate the ebook, which isn't even readable on Kindle because it is a print replica. Why are CUP so damn lazy? Nearly 17 pounds for a file which you cannot even highlight or annotate - this is a study text for crying out loud, made essentially for scholarly and student use, and it is not fit for purpose. It's outrageous and Cambridge University Press really needs to get its act together. Review: Buy it! - Great Condition!
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Excellent edition and translation, do not buy the ebook!
You cannot highlight or annotate the ebook, which isn't even readable on Kindle because it is a print replica. Why are CUP so damn lazy? Nearly 17 pounds for a file which you cannot even highlight or annotate - this is a study text for crying out loud, made essentially for scholarly and student use, and it is not fit for purpose. It's outrageous and Cambridge University Press really needs to get its act together.
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Buy it!
Great Condition!
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Great conditions
R**N
Great translation of Rousseau!
This is the best translation of Rousseau that I have ever read. The translation for this series genuinely reflects Rousseau's humor and sarcasm, making the political philosophy a joy to read. Highly recommend this series!
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Review of Cambridge's Rousseau, Volume One
This is a solid translation. It contains the two critical dialogues of Rousseau's early career, as well as other minor works that reveal more corner of Rousseau's ever-interesting imagination. Furthermore, the work is supplemented by a great introduction, both on the themes of the work and on its terminology. Indeed, the volume contains a sort of glossary before the translations, speaking to each of the most important words within these works. One complaint: I don't like the physical, material aspect of this translation (or Cambridge in general). These sharp blue books have a tough and unyielding 'soft'cover, which really makes holding the book open difficult.
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Love reading Rousseau
Love reading Rousseau. Without making this an analysis of his works I will just state that anyone who wants to understand where some of the roots of our liberties and freedoms come from MUST read this.
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