The Political Philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau: The Impossibilty of Reason
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Matt Qvortrup (Author)
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This exciting new text presents the first overview of Jean Jacques Rousseau's work from a political science perspective. Was Rousseau--the great theorist of the French Revolution--really a conservative? This original study argues that the he was a constitutionalist much closer to Madison, Montesquieu, and Locke than to revolutionaries. Outlining his profound opposition to Godless materialism and revolutionary change, this book finds parallels between Rousseau and Burke, as well as showing how Rousseau developed the first modern theory of nationalism. The book presents an integrated political analysis of Rousseau's educational, ethical, religious and political writings, and will be essential reading for students of politics, philosophy and the history of ideas. -- .
About the Author
Professor Matt Qvortrup is Chair of Politics at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen and an adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of New South Wales, Sydney
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- Contributor: Matt Qvortrup
- Imprint: Manchester University Press
- ISBN13: 9780719065811
- Number of Pages: 160
- Packaged Dimensions: 138x216x8mm
- Packaged Weight: 191
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Manchester University Press
- Release Date: 2003-12-04
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Professor Matt Qvortrup is Chair of Politics at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen and an adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of New South Wales, Sydney
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