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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.