Discourse on the Origin of Inequality : 9781599867342

Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is a work written by author Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Originally written in the mid-18th century, it is an attempt to answer the question, "What is the origin of inequality among men, and is it authorized by natural law?" as a part of a competition by the Acad?mie de Dijon. The Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is a key work on the differences among men and was opposite of Thomas Hobbes' view that pre-civilized man was in a state of all against all warfare, but rather Rousseau believed that man in a natural state is more accurately described as a noble savage. This is an important work for those interested in the works and beliefs of both Jean-Jacques Rousseau as well as his contemporary Thomas Hobbes.

Author: Jean Jacques Rousseau

Publisher: Fq Classics

Publication Date: Sep 13, 2007

Number of Pages: 112 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1599867346

ISBN-13: 9781599867342