The Government of the People: Rousseau's Politics
FRE 531/POL 587
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"It is the people who compose humankind", says Rousseau in Émile. How is it, then, that most citizens practically have no say in government? "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains": can that be mended? What would a governing people look like? What challenges would it have to face? What do the concepts of "government" and "people" entail? With these questions in mind, this course explores the most significant of Rousseau's political writings, combining political theory and literary analysis. We also explore Rousseau's lasting impact on political thought, from the French Revolution to contemporary politics.
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Section S01
- Type: Seminar
- Section: S01
- Status: O
- Enrollment: 0
- Capacity: 15
- Class Number: 42978
- Schedule: W 06:30 PM-09:20 PM