A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind
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"A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a philosophical treatise written in 1754 and published in 1755. Rousseau challenges conventional views by examining how humans evolved from a natural state of independence into civil society. He argues that moral inequality stems not from nature but from social conventions, particularly private property. Exploring concepts like human perfectibility and self-love, Rousseau critiques how civilization
transformed peaceful, self-sufficient beings into comparison-driven individuals dependent on others' opinions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes. English |
| Title | A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discourse_on_Inequality |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JC: Political science: Political theory |
| Subject | Political science |
| Subject | Natural law |
| Subject | Equality |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11136 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1636 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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