Of The Social Contract and Other Political Writings by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (En
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Of The Social Contract and Other Political Writings by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (En. Since its first publication in 1762, Of the Social Contract has shaped political thinking. 'These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has stirred vigorous debate ever since its first publication in 1762. Of The Social Contract and Other Political Writings by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Quintin Hoare, Christopher Bertram Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Considers the issues of liberty and law, freedom and justice, arriving at a view of society that has seemed to some a blueprint for totalitarianism, to others a declaration of democratic principles. Publisher Description Since its first publication in 1762, Of the Social Contract has shaped political thinking. Viewed by some as a revolutionary statement of democratic freedoms and by others as a precursor of tyranny, it has guided and inspired activists from the'Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains.'These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has stirred vigorous debate ever since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau argues instead for a pact, or 'social contract', that should exist between all the citizens of a state and that should be the source of sovereign power. From this fundamental premise, he goes on to consider issues of liberty and law, freedom and justice, arriving at a view of society that has seemed to some a blueprint for totalitarianism, to others a declaration of democratic by Quintin HoareWith a new introduction by Christopher Bertram Details ISBN 0141191759 ISBN-13 9780141191751 Title Of The Social Contract and Other Political Writings Author Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Quintin Hoare, Christopher Bertram Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 400 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd GEItemID:141680627; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
