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  • On the Intention of Rousseau by Leo Strauss
    • 5/5 Stars

    Seminal article addressing the subject of Rousseau's apparently contradictory praise and blame of the Arts and Sciences. This essay situates Rousseau in the history of political thought and demonstrates the degree to which Rousseau's criticism of early modern social contract…

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  • The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Eliot by Russell Kirk
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    Russell Kirk's best known work was published in 1953. It often is cited as one of the major books that established the post-World War II American conservative movement and critical success launched Russell Kirk into national prominence. In the book…

  • After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory by Alasdair MacIntyre
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  • The Marx-Engles Reader by Karl Marx
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    Contains essential examples of the development of Karl Marx from early romantic idealist to mature communist. This collection is especially helpful because it illustrates the philosophical elements that informed Marx's more famous political writings. These theoretical reflections are essential for…

  • The Right Darwin: Evolution, Religion, And the Future of Democracy by Carson Holloway
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    The common assumption that Darwinism and conservatism are mutually inconsistent is now fiercely debated on the right. A number of conservative thinkers argue that evolutionary biology can replace religion as the source of morality while scientifically confirming conservative public policy.…

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  • Spirit of Laws by Montesquieu, translated by Thomas Nugent and J. V. Prichard
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Course level: Unknown
  • History of Political Philosophy
    by Steve Skultety
    Course Description Since the 19th century to the present, nearly all Western political philosophers have maintained that democratic forms of government, focused squarely on the foundational concepts of liberty and equality, are vastly superior to any alternative. But among many of…
Course level: 300
  • The Political and Social Thought of Rousseau
    by Jim Harrigan
    Course Objectives: This course will examine the political and social thought of Rousseau through a consideration of both original source material and a few outstanding secondary treatments. By the end of the term a clear picture of Rousseau specifically, and…
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Rousseau: First and Second Discourses

3-4 Week Module The thought of Jean-Jacques Rousseau can be a difficult task for the modern reader. Despite this, we continue to study his works because of the deep intellectual and practical influence he has had in the modern world.…