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On the Social Contract
- Narrated by: Erik Sandval
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
On the Social Contract's appeal and influence has been wide-ranging and continuous. It has been called an encomium to democracy and, at the same time, a blueprint for totalitarianism. Individualists, collectivists, anarchists, and socialists have all taken courage from Rousseau's controversial masterpiece.
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- Kieran McLoughlin
- 10-05-24
A fascinating dissection into political systems
On my next journey into philosophy, I came across this little gem and Roussou himself. Needless to say, this book is small, but I believe its concise nature is a strength. it covers enough about all the different political systems, while discussing their pros and cons. There is great clarity to be found here. A wonderful read.
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- Jasmeer V.
- 30-07-22
Classic but the narration is tedious
Obviously a classic text but the narrator does a poor job. Such a boring and monotone delivery…. was a struggle to get through.
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- Yuri
- 23-06-22
Classic Enlightenment Philosophy from Rousseau
It is nice to see the the philosophy of Jean-Jacques, although a bit out of date for today's thoughts. It set the basics for a lot of the modern philosophy.
Another Blackstone Audio thought, that makes the story to follow so difficult. It's like its being read by a computer. It's like the narrator is reading a fairy tale and tries to put you to sleep. No colour in voice, plain monotony, no emotion, giving you the illusion that Rousseau had to be one of the most boring persons to ever live.
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- Ivan
- 09-01-23
Good source material, poor readout
The format of the book makes the transition to audio very difficult. At times it is hard to know whether there is a list, paragraph or footnote.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-12-23
Essential political philosophy
These essays should be essential reading for all students, political or not. Why Rousseau is not today taught as a matter of course is revealed in the explosive contemporary relevance of the tract. The writing however can often be dense and anachronistic. This is where the audiobook comes into its own. Clear and pronounced dictation throughout. Lively and
enjoyable…, if you’re into 18th century philo-political theses.
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