Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality among Men: by Jean-Jacques Rousseau with Related Documents
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
A provocative essay that challenged the superiority of civilized society and modern government, Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality made him an outcast among fellow Enlightenment thinkers but stands today as one of the most important political texts in Western history. Helena Rosenblatt’s new translation, introduction, and selectio….Read More
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