{"product_id":"on-the-social-contract","title":"On the Social Contract","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA new edition of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's \"On the Social Contract\" has been released, featuring a revision by Donald A. Cress and an Introduction, footnotes, and chronology by David Wootton. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 March 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's classic work, \"On the Social Contract,\" has been revised by Donald A. Cress, the acclaimed translator of the 1987 edition. Accompanied by an insightful Introduction, comprehensive footnotes, and a chronology by David Wootton, a renowned historian of the Enlightenment, this edition offers a fresh and comprehensive perspective on Rousseau's influential masterpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \"On the Social Contract,\" Rousseau explores the foundations of society and the principles that should govern human interactions. He argues that individuals are naturally social creatures and that their freedom and well-being are inherently linked to the collective good. Rousseau's vision of a society based on mutual respect, equality, and the protection of individual rights has resonated with generations of thinkers and activists, shaping political and social movements throughout history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe revised edition of \"On the Social Contract\" includes Cress's meticulous revisions and updates, ensuring that the text remains faithful to Rousseau's original ideas while also incorporating contemporary scholarship and insights. Wootton's Introduction provides a valuable historical context, tracing the development of Rousseau's thought and its relevance to modern debates about social justice, political authority, and human rights. The footnotes offer detailed explanations and references to support Rousseau's arguments and further enrich the reader's understanding of the text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, this new edition of \"On the Social Contract\" is an essential resource for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and social theory. It provides a deeper understanding of Rousseau's ideas and their enduring significance, making it an invaluable tool for students, scholars, and anyone seeking to explore the complexities of human society and the principles that should guide our interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 212g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 142 x 216 x 9 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781624667855                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Jacques Rousseau","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097319862522,"sku":"9781624667855","price":9.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/0347e1ab98dc46ec200f91f31f53b7a7.jpg?v=1628130534","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/on-the-social-contract","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}