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Rousseaus Social Contract An Introduction by David Lay Williams Cambridge Philosophy Text 2014 Paperback

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Language: English Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Name: Rousseau's Social Contract : an Introduction Format: Trade Paperback Synopsis: If the greatness of a philosophical work can be measured by the volume and vehemence of the public response, there is little question that Rousseau's Social Contract stands out as a masterpiece. Within a week of its publication in 1762 it was banished from France. Soon thereafter, Rousseau fled to Geneva, where he saw the book burned in public. At the same time, many of his contemporaries, such as Kant, considered Rousseau to be 'the Newton of the moral world', as he was the first philosopher to draw attention to the basic dignity of human nature. The Social Contract has never ceased to be read and debated in the 250 years since its publication. Rousseau's Social Contract: An Introduction offers a thorough and systematic tour of this notoriously paradoxical and challenging text. David Lay Williams offers readers a chapter-by-chapter reading of the Social Contract, squarely confronting these interpretive obstacles. The book also features a special extended appendix dedicated to outlining Rousseau's famous conception of the general will, which has been the object of controversy since the Social Contract's publication in 1762., This book offers readers a student-friendly chapter-by-chapter reading of the Social Contract. Further, this is the only commentary on the Social Contract that offers an extended treatment of Rousseau's notorious general will, which stands as one of the most important concepts in the history of political thought., If the greatness of a philosophical work can be measured by the volume and vehemence of the public response, there is little question that Rousseau's Social Contract stands out as a masterpiece. Within a week of its publication in 1762 it was banished from France. Soon thereafter, Rousseau fled to Geneva, where he saw the book burned in public. At the same time, many of his contemporaries, such as Kant, considered Rousseau to be "the Newton of the moral world," as he was the first philosopher to draw attention to the basic dignity of human nature. The Social Contract has never ceased to be read in the 250 years since it was written. Rousseau's "Social Contract" An Introduction offers a thorough and systematic tour of this notoriously paradoxical and challenging text. David Lay Williams offers readers a chapter-by-chapter reading of the Social Contract, squarely confronting these interpretive obstacles, leaving no stones unturned. The conclusion connects Rousseau's text both to his important influences and those who took inspiration and sometimes exception to his arguments. The book also features a special extended appendix dedicated to outlining his famous conception of the general will, which has been the object of controversy since the Social Contract's publication in 1762. Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Philosophy Item Height: 0.7 in Dewey Decimal: 320.11 Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional ISBN-10: 0521124441 Publication Year: 2014 Item Width: 5.5 in Reviews: "David Lay Williams's masterful Rousseau's 'Social Contract' clarifies a notoriously difficult work without explaining away the paradoxes that animate it. Students, teachers, and grizzled political science veterans will all benefit from Williams's eye for textual detail, his attention to Rousseau's context, and his knowledge of and fair-mindedness toward rival interpretations." Jonathan Marks, Ursinus College, "Both immensely useful to students and a deeply illuminating resource for scholars, David Lay Williams offers a fine-grained interpretation of Rousseau's Social Contract that incisively connects it to his other writings, to his intellectual forebears and contemporaries, and to some of his most important successors. An impressive achievement that will benefit readers of Rousseau long into the future." -- -- Sankar Muthu, University of Chicago, "Both immensely useful to students and a deeply illuminating resource for scholars, David Lay Williams offers a fine-grained interpretation of Rousseau's Social Contract that incisively connects it to his other writings, to his intellectual forebears and contemporaries, and to some of his most important successors. An impressive achievement that will benefit readers of Rousseau long into the future." Sankar Muthu, University of Chicago, Advance praise: 'Both immensely useful to students and a deeply illuminating resource for scholars, David Lay Williams offers a fine-grained interpretation of Rousseau's Social Contract that incisively connects it to his other writings, to his intellectual forebears and contemporaries, and to some of his most important successors. An impressive achievement that will benefit readers of Rousseau long into the future.' Sankar Muthu, University of Chicago, "David Lay Williams's splendid new commentary on Rousseau's greatest contribution to political philosophy will rapidly become the "standard" work on this subject. In The Social Contract Rousseau formulates his most famous idea, "the general will", and Williams throws more light on this difficult notion than any scholar in the past half-century. This is a truly remarkable book." Patrick Riley, author of The General Will Before Rousseau, "The chief merit of David Lay Williams's Rousseau's Social Contract: An Introduction lies in the way it confronts the many tensions of a work notorious for the extent of disagreement (and outright hostility) generated over its purported meaning. While Williams's reading offers a reliable guide to the conflicting interpretations, it also situates Du contrat social within the context of Rousseau's thinking and its philosophical legacy." Marco M. Di Palma, French Studies, "David Lay Williams has written a very helpful introduction to Rousseau's Social Contract. Organized around a systematic, chapter-by-chapter walk-through of the text, Williams's book stands as a valuable guide to the central lessons and tensions of Rousseau's most notable and notorious political work. The clarity of its analysis, together with its sensitivity to Rousseau's intellectual and political contexts as well as today's scholarly debates, will render this book extremely useful to students and teachers alike." Ryan Patrick Hanley, Marquette University, Wisconsin, Advance praise: 'David Lay Williams's splendid new commentary on Rousseau's greatest contribution to political philosophy will rapidly become the 'standard' work on this subject. In the Social Contract Rousseau formulates his most famous idea, 'the general will', and Williams throws more light on this difficult notion than any scholar in the past half-century. This is a truly remarkable book.' Patrick Riley, author of The General Will Before Rousseau, Advance praise: 'David Lay Williams's splendid new commentary on Rousseau's greatest contribution to political philosophy will rapidly become the 'standard' work on this subject. In The Social Contract Rousseau formulates his most famous idea, 'the general will', and Williams throws more light on this difficult notion than any scholar in the past half-century. This is a truly remarkable book.' Patrick Riley, author of The General Will Before Rousseau, "David Lay Williams has written a very helpful introduction to Rousseau's Social Contract. Organized around a systematic, chapter-by-chapter walk-through of the text, Williams's book stands as a valuable guide to the central lessons and tensions of Rousseau's most notable and notorious political work. The clarity of its analysis, together with its sensitivity to Rousseau's intellectual and political contexts as well as today's scholarly debates, will render this book extremely useful to students and teachers alike." Ryan Patrick Hanley, Marquette University, "David Lay Williams's masterful Rousseau's 'Social Contract' clarifies a notoriously difficult work without explaining away the paradoxes that animate it. Students, teachers, and grizzled political science veterans will all benefit from Williams's eye for textual detail, his attention to Rousseau's context, and his knowledge of and fair-mindedness toward rival interpretations." -- Jonathan Marks, Ursinus College, Advance praise: 'David Lay Williams has written a very helpful introduction to Rousseau's Social Contract. Organized around a systematic, chapter-by-chapter walk-through of the text, Williams's book stands as a valuable guide to the central lessons and tensions of Rousseau's most notable and notorious political work. The clarity of its analysis, together with its sensitivity to Rousseau's intellectual and political contexts as well as today's scholarly debates, will render this book extremely useful to students and teachers alike.' Ryan Patrick Hanley, Marquette University, "David Lay Williams's masterful Rousseau's Social Contract clarifies a notoriously difficult work without explaining away the paradoxes that animate it. Students, teachers, and grizzled political science veterans will all benefit from Williams's eye for textual detail, his attention to Rousseau's context, and his knowledge of and fair-mindedness toward rival interpretations." Jonathan Marks, Ursinus College, Pennsylvania, Advance praise: 'David Lay Williams's masterful Rousseau's Social Contract clarifies a notoriously difficult work without explaining away the paradoxes that animate it. Students, teachers, and grizzled political science veterans will all benefit from Williams's eye for textual detail, his attention to Rousseau's context, and his knowledge of and fair-mindedness toward rival interpretations.' Jonathan Marks, Ursinus College, Advance praise: 'David Lay Williams's masterful Rousseau's 'Social Contract' clarifies a notoriously difficult work without explaining away the paradoxes that animate it. Students, teachers, and grizzled political science veterans will all benefit from Williams's eye for textual detail, his attention to Rousseau's context, and his knowledge of and fair-mindedness toward rival interpretations.' Jonathan Marks, Ursinus College Subject: European / French, Political Type: Textbook Dewey Edition: 23 gtin13: 9780521124447 Item Length: 8.5 in LCCN: 2013-008027 Table Of Content: 1. Introduction; 2. Book I; 3. Book II; 4. Book III; 5. Book IV; 6. Conclusion; Appendix A. On the general will; Appendix B. On women in the Social Contract? Author: David Lay Williams Series: Cambridge Introductions to Key Philosophical Texts Item Weight: 13.8 Oz Illustrated: Yes ISBN-13: 9780521124447 Number of Pages: 322 Pages LC Classification Number: JC179.R88W55 2013 brand: Cambridge University Press

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  1. This book is a fantastic guide to Rousseau’s *Social Contract*—clear, insightful, and accessible without oversimplifying complex ideas. Williams breaks down key concepts in a way that’s engaging for both students and philosophy enthusiasts. Perfect for deepening your understanding of Rousseau’s revolutionary work. Highly recommended for anyone exploring political theory! The seller is responsive and reliable—great experience all around.

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