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Rousseau and Hobbes : Nature, Free Will, and the Passions /

Robin Douglass examines the relationship between Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, two of the most important figures in the history of modern political thought. He explores and evaluates the differences between them, and advances an original interpretation of Rousseau's political philoso...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Douglass, Robin (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Subjects:
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, > 1712-1778.
Hobbes, Thomas, > 1588-1679.
Hobbes, Thomas, > 1588-1679
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, > 1712-1778
Political science > Philosophy.
Science politique > Philosophie.
Political science > Philosophy
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Robin Douglass examines the relationship between Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, two of the most important figures in the history of modern political thought. He explores and evaluates the differences between them, and advances an original interpretation of Rousseau's political philosophy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (VIII, 220 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191792441
0191792446