Review: The Social Contract and Discourses
User Review - GoodreadsPart of my world view, but not all of it. Worth the time.
Review: The Social Contract and Discourses
User Review - John - GoodreadsI don't know what uber-nerdy frame of mind I was in that I was reading Rousseau for pleasure... anyways. This was surprisingly well paced and enjoyable for political theory essays. Read full review
Review: The Social Contract and Discourses
User Review - GoodreadsAn excellent book, well written and quite an indictment on western civilization. While some of his ideas I thought Utopian, some are issues that are quite relevant today. It is true civilized man will ...
Review: The Social Contract and Discourses
User Review - Jamie - Goodreads'Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains.' At times, Rousseau is very insightful, at other times quite narrow, but his writings are always rich in passion and historical context. The social ... Read full review
Review: The Social Contract and Discourses
User Review - Dave - GoodreadsI'd rather have red hot forks in my eyes than ever read this book again! Read full review
Review: The Social Contract and The Discourses
User Review - AC - GoodreadsI've decided to teach the Second Discourse as part of one of my courses, and so have now reread this after *many* years. It remains a book of great depth and interest. This particular edition, inexpensive and well-made (hardbound), with Cole's translations and notes, is excellent. Read full review
