The Basic Political Writings

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The Basic Political Writings

Author(s): Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Author), Donald A. Cress (Editor, Translator), Peter Gray (Introduction)

  • Publisher: Hackett Publishing
  • Publication Date: November 1, 1987
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Language: English, French
  • Print length: 227 pages
  • ISBN-10: 0872200477
  • ISBN-13: 9780872200470

Book Description

This substantially revised new edition of Rousseau: The Basic Political Writings features a brilliant new Introduction by David Wootton, a revision by Donald A. Cress of his own 1987 translation of Rousseau’s most important political writings, and the addition of Cress’ new translation of Rousseau’s State of ?War. New footnotes, headnotes, and a chronology by David Wootton provide expert guidance to first-time readers of the texts.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“The publication of these excellent translations is a happy occasion for teachers of courses in political philosophy and the history of political theory…” — Raymon M. Lemos, Teaching Philosophy “The single most comprehensive, reliable and economical collection of Rousseau’s explicitly political writings.” –Michael Franz, Loyola College

About the Author

Donald A Cress is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, Parkside.

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