Frameworks of Time in Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's frameworks of time explore how he saw time as a diagnostic tool for understanding society and modernity, and how it plays a unique role in his literary and aesthetic explorations of selfhood and affect. This book brings together specialists from various fields to highlight Rousseau's contributions to themes such as the appreciation of slow time, the uncounted time of women's lives, and temporal challenges related to politics and the economy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Frameworks of Time delves into the multifaceted ways in which he envisioned time as a vital tool for comprehending the state of society and the complexities of modernity. At the core of his conceptualization of both nature and history, time assumes a distinct and pivotal role in Rousseau's literary and aesthetic explorations of selfhood and emotion. This comprehensive book serves as a platform for engaging scholars from diverse fields, including education, political theory, literature, and cultural studies, with the objective of highlighting Rousseau's profound contributions to contemporary themes that continue to captivate our attention. These themes encompass the profound appreciation of slow time, the often overlooked time of women's lives, and the temporal complexities associated with politics and the economy. By engaging in a scholarly dialogue, this book seeks to shed light on Rousseau's enduring insights and their relevance to our modern world.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367772772