ABSTRACT

Timothy O'Hagan investigates Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings concerning the formation of humanity, of the individual and of the citizen in his three master works: the Discourse on the Origin of Inequality among Men, Emile and the Social Contract. He explores Rousseau's reflections on the sexes, language and religion.

O'Hagan gives Rousseau's arguments a close and sympathetic reading. He writes as a philosopher, not a historian, yet he never loses sight of the cultural context of Rousseau's work.

chapter III|19 pages

The Emile

chapter IV|15 pages

The Social Contract: Principles of Right

chapter VI|20 pages

The Social Contract: Maxims of Politics

chapter VII|13 pages

Amour-propre

chapter VIII|15 pages

Men and Women

chapter IX|13 pages

Language

chapter X|10 pages

Religion and Politics

chapter XII|15 pages

Positive Theology: Natural Religion Defended