Placeholder text

Go to cart

Emile: Or On Education

By Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Emile: Or On Education

Only 1 item left in stock
Description
The definitive translation of Rousseau’s Emile, a foundational text in the philosophy of education Widely hailed as the most accessible and authoritative edition of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Emile, or On Education, this acclaimed translation by bestselling author Alan Bloom elevates what Rousseau considered to be the “best and most important” of his published writing into something more: a prescription, fresh and dazzling, for the education of autonomous, responsible—and truly democratic—human beings. Initially published in 1763 at the height of the Enlightenment, Emile articulates Rousseau’s philosophy of education through the novelistic device of a fictional tutor’s encounters with his pupil from infancy to adolescence, illustrating how ideal citizens can be raised to survive in a corrupt society. In addition to his translation of this classic of Enlightenment philosophy, Bloom offers an incisive introduction that connects the structure and themes of Rousseau’s book to timeless questions about teaching children which have persisted in the field of education, helping readers understand how to implement the philosopher’s broader insights into the possibilities—and limitations—of human nature.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
512
Release Date:
1979-06-29
Publication Date:
1979-06-29
Publisher:
Basic Books
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
0465019315
ISBN13:
9780465019311
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
567 g
Buy on Amazon

Condition

Show more

Show less
Good
The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
Available immediately
€18,49

Incl. VAT, plus shipping costs

PayPal
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Only 1 item left in stock

Verified second-hand article

Verified second-hand item

Free shipping from 19€

€18,49