9781332533336 - Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Genevois (Classic Reprint) de Vallette, Gaspard (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the life and work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a Genevan philosopher and writer who lived from 1712 to 1778. The author argues that Rousseau's identity as a Genevan had a profound influence on his thought and writings, shaping his views on politics, religion, and morality. Rousseau was born into a family of watchmakers and grew up in a Calvinist environment that placed a high value on education and civic duty. He left Geneva at the age of 16 but remained deeply attached to his hometown throughout his life. The author traces the development of Rousseau's ideas, from his early experiences in Geneva to his later years as a renowned philosopher and man of letters. The book sheds light on the complex relationship between Rousseau's personal life and his intellectual development, exploring how his experiences in Geneva shaped his unique perspective on the human condition. Ultimately, this book argues that Rousseau's Genevan heritage is key to understanding his enduring legacy as one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.