Discourse on the Origin of Inequality and A Discourse on Political Economy Synopsis
Contained within this volume are two discourses by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In "e;A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality"e; Rousseau examines the causes of the inequalities that exist among men concluding that it is the natural result of the formation of any civilization. In "e;A Discourse on Political Economy"e; Rousseau examines the nature of politics and their effect on people. These two works lay a solid foundation for the political philosophy of Rousseau and are a must read for any student of political science or philosophy.
