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Large Print - Discourse on the Origin of Inequality - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

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  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm

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__Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition__With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.

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Human society, Rousseau argues, was not always shaped by inequality. In its earliest state, people lived simply and self-sufficiently, guided by natural goodness and freedom. But with the rise of private property came competition, dependency, and artificial hierarchies. Genuine liberty was replaced with social divisions, and human nature became corrupted by greed and pride. Through a sweeping philosophical examination, Rousseau questions whether civilization has truly improved the human condition or merely intensified injustice, urging readers to reflect on the cost of so-called progress.

First published in 1755, Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Discourse on the Origin of Inequality delivered a radical critique of Enlightenment ideals. By arguing that inequality is socially constructed rather than natural, Rousseau challenged conventional notions of progress and justice. His bold ideas about property, power, and freedom influenced the French Revolution and shaped modern political philosophy. A timeless and provocative work, it continues to inspire debate on human rights, social justice, and the foundations of society itself.

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  • Title

    Large Print - Discourse on the Origin of Inequality - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

  • Author

    Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  • Publisher

    Grand Type Classics

  • Published

    November 2025

  • Weight

    405g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9781834122953

  • ISBN-10

    1834122953

  • Eden Code

    7370450

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