Rousseau's Theory of Freedom
(Sprache: Englisch)
Offers an interpretation of the theory of freedom in the Social Contract. The author gives a careful analysis of Rousseau's theory of the social pact, and then examines the kinds of freedom that it brings about, showing how Rousseau's individualist and...
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Offers an interpretation of the theory of freedom in the Social Contract. The author gives a careful analysis of Rousseau's theory of the social pact, and then examines the kinds of freedom that it brings about, showing how Rousseau's individualist and collectivist aspects fit into a larger and logically coherent theory of human liberty.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Rousseau's Theory of Freedom “
I. Introduction; II. The State of Nature; III. The Social Pact; IV. Political Society; V. Freedom; VI. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
Autoren-Porträt von Matthew Simpson
Matthew Simpson teaches philosophy at Luther College, Decorah, IA. Among his previous publications is 'Political Liberty in the Social Contract' in A Decade of Transformations, eds Gerin & Jedlickova.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Matthew Simpson
- 2006, 144 Seiten, Maße: 16,4 x 24,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Continuum
- ISBN-10: 0826486401
- ISBN-13: 9780826486400
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „Rousseau's Theory of Freedom “
"'In the immense literature on Rousseau, remarkably little has been devoted directly to the concept of freedom which is arguably the central issue in his political thought. Matthew Simpson is attempting a coherent interpretation of freedom in Rousseau that avoids the anachronistic divide between totalitarian and liberal readings and provides the basis for how to see Rousseau's idea of the contract and, hence, for relating him to central concerns in contemporary political theory.' Knud Haakonssen, Boston University 'Simpson pays unusually close attention to the precision of Rousseau's language and the logic of his argument. I regard his study as one of the two or three best treatments of the Social Contract in any language. In addition to providing a clear and deep account of Rousseau's thought, Simpson considers its relevance to contemporary liberal theory. He does so without distorting either Rousseau's thought or that of the contemporary thinkers he discusses. He succeeds in showing that Rousseau is not merely a precursor, but is also a valuable interlocutor in modern debates.' Christopher Kelly, Boston College"
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