A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind

by Jean Jacques Rousseau

Overview

This work presents Rousseau's belief in the profoundly transformational effects of the development of civilization on human nature, which Rousseau claims other political philosophers had failed to grasp. Specifically, before the onset of civilization, according to Rousseau, natural man lived a contented, solitary life, naturally good and happy. It is only with the onset of civilization, Rousseau claims, that humans become social beings, and, concomitant with their civilization, natural man becomes corrupted with the social vices of pride, vanity, greed and servility.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162614562
Publisher:	Interzone Press
Publication date:	09/26/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	279 KB