A Discourse Upon the Origin and Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Gage, William Leonhard

9781440045370: A Discourse Upon the Origin and Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1440045372 ISBN 13 : 9781440045370

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Rousseau explores how inequality began and why civilization changes what we are as a people.

This concise inquiry examines the shift from a primitive state of nature to complex societies. It compares savage and modern life, asking how private property, law, and government shape human behavior, happiness, and freedom. The book presents a thoughtful argument about how people become divided, yet also seeks to identify conditions that might sustain liberty within ordered communities.

Ideas about the origins of inequality and the move from natural compassion to social constraints.

Discussion of how property, labor, and law influence liberty and social harmony.

Arguments about governance, citizenship, and the balance between individual rights and the common good.

Reflections on Savage life, European civilization, and the relevance of ancient and contemporary views on happiness.

Ideal for readers of philosophy, political theory, and the history of social ideas who want a clear, accessible look at why societies form and how citizens relate to power and structure.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440045372
ISBN 13: 9781440045370
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 324
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Discourse: Upon the Origin and Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind

John James Rousseau

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of inequality among humankind, a state of affairs that, according to the author, was not the intended order of nature. Before society corrupted humans, they lived in a state of natural equality, where their only concerns were basic survival needs and self-preservation. The author traces the development of inequality to the establishment of property and the rise of government, arguing that these institutions led to the concentration of power in the hands of a few and the oppression of the many. The book delves deeply into the philosophical and historical underpinnings of inequality, examining the relationship between freedom and equality and the role of education in shaping human behavior. Ultimately, the author argues that true equality can only be achieved through the abolition of private property and the establishment of a society based on common ownership and cooperation. This book is a profound and challenging examination of one of the most fundamental questions of human existence: the nature of equality and its relationship to freedom and happiness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440045370_0

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