ISBN: 9780874515800 - discourse on the sciences and arts (first discourse) and polemics (collected writings of rousseau, band 2) (16 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Contains the entire First Discourse, contemporary attacks on it, Rousseau's replies to his critics, and his summary of the debate in his preface to Narcissus. A number of these texts have never before been available in English. The First Discourse and Polemics demonstrate the continued relevance of Rousseau's thought. Whereas his critics argue for correction of the excesses and corruptions of knowledge and the sciences as sufficient, Rousseau attacks the social and political effects of the dominant forms of scientific knowledge.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Used-Acceptable. Trans. from the French. Cloth, no dj. Some shelfwear. Previous owner's inscription in black ink at front pastedown, scattered underlining in colored ink.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used-Very Good. dj. Trans. from the French. Cloth, dj. A bright, clean copy.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxvi, 233 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Notes: Translation of: Discours sur les sciences et les arts; Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-224) and index. Contents: Discourse on the sciences and arts (first discourse) -- Observations on the Discourse / Abbe Raynal -- Letter to M. the Abbe Raynal / J.-J. Rousseau -- Reply to the Discourse -- by the king of Poland / King Stanislaus -- Observations by Jean-Jacques Rousseau of Geneva / J.-J. Rousseau -- Refutation of the Observations / Lecat -- Refutation -- by Mr. Gautier / Gautier -- Letter -- to Mr. Grimm / J.-J. Rousseau -- Discourse on the advantages of the sciences and arts / Charles Bordes -- Final reply / J.J. Rousseau -- Refutation -- by an academician of Dijon / Lecat -- Letter by Jean-Jacques Rousseau [to Lecat] / J.-J. Rousseau -- Disclaimer of the Dijon Academy / Petit -- Preface to a second letter to Bordes / J.-J. Rousseau -- Preface to Narcissus : or the lover of himself / J.-J. Rousseau. Subjects: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques 1712-1778 Translations into English; Civilization; Arts; Science. 1 Kg.…

Zustand: New. 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . .

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxvi, 233 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Notes: Translation of: Discours sur les sciences et les arts; Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-224) and index. Contents: Discourse on the sciences and arts (first discourse) -- Observations on the Discourse / Abbe Raynal -- Letter to M. the Abbe Raynal / J.-J. Rousseau -- Reply to the Discourse -- by the king of Poland / King Stanislaus -- Observations by Jean-Jacques Rousseau of Geneva / J.-J. Rousseau -- Refutation of the Observations / Lecat -- Refutation -- by Mr. Gautier / Gautier -- Letter -- to Mr. Grimm / J.-J. Rousseau -- Discourse on the advantages of the sciences and arts / Charles Bordes -- Final reply / J.J. Rousseau -- Refutation -- by an academician of Dijon / Lecat -- Letter by Jean-Jacques Rousseau [to Lecat] / J.-J. Rousseau -- Disclaimer of the Dijon Academy / Petit -- Preface to a second letter to Bordes / J.-J. Rousseau -- Preface to Narcissus : or the lover of himself / J.-J. Rousseau. Subjects: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques 1712-1778 Translations into English; Civilization; Arts; Science. 1 Kg.…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover with dust jacket. Zustand: Sehr gut. XXVI, 233 p. ein ausgezeichnetes Exemplar, sehr sauber und ohne Anstreichungen / an excellent copy, very clean and without markings. - Contents Preface Chronology of Works in Volume Introduction Note on the Text Discourse on the Sciences and Arts (First Discourse) I Observations on the Discourse (Abbe Raynal) Letter to M. the Abbe Raynal (J.-J. Rousseau) Reply to the Discourse by the King of Poland (King Stanislaus) Observations by Jean-Jacques Rousseau of Geneva (J.-J. Rousseau) ¿Refutation of the Observations (Lecat) SS Refutation by Mr. Gautier (Gautier) Letter .to Mr. Grimm (J.-J. Rousseau) Discourse on the Advantages of the Sciences and Arts (Charles Bordes) Final Reply (J-J Rousseau) IIO Refutation by an Academician of Dijon (Lecat) Letter by Jean-Jacques Rousseau [to Lecat] (J.-J. Rousseau) Disclaimer of the Dijon Academy (Petit) Preface to a Second Letter to Bordes (J.-J. Rousseau) Preface to Narcissus: Or the Lover of Himself (J.-J. Rousseau) Notes Index. ISBN 9780874515800 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 563.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. pp. 251.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorCHRISTOPHER KELLY is professor of political science at Boston College, translator of several other volumes in this series, and author of Rousseau s Exemplary Life and Rousseau as Author.Klappentextrn.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Contains the entire First Discourse, contemporary attacks on it, Rousseau's replies to his critics, and his summary of the debate in his preface to Narcissus. A number of these texts have never before been available in English. The First Discourse and Polemics demonstrate the continued relevance of Rousseau's thought. Whereas his critics argue for correction of the excesses and corruptions of knowledge and the sciences as sufficient, Rousseau attacks the social and political effects of the dominant forms of scientific knowledge.…