The Modern Self in Rousseau's Confessions
Author | : Ann Hartle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Ann Hartle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Carl R. Trueman |
Publisher | : Crossway |
Total Pages | : 501 |
Release | : 2020-10-26 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433556367 |
Modern culture is obsessed with identity. Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends—and yet, no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of self. In The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl Trueman carefully analyzes the roots and development of the sexual revolution as a symptom, rather than the cause, of the human search for identity. This timely exploration of the history of thought behind the sexual revolution teaches readers about the past, brings clarity to the present, and gives guidance for the future as Christians navigate the culture's ever-changing search for identity.
Author | : Richard E. Aquila |
Publisher | : Studies in Phenomenology and E |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
Publisher | : Wordsworth Editions |
Total Pages | : 674 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781853264658 |
This work is a frank treatment of Rousseau's sexual and intellectual development. It offers a model for the reflective life: the solitary, uncompromising individual; the enemy of servitude and habit; and the selfish egoist who dedicates himself to a particular ideal.
Author | : Felix O Murchadha |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2022-01-13 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1350245488 |
Charting a genealogy of the modern idea of the self, Felix Ó Murchadha explores the accounts of self-identity expounded by key Early Modern philosophers, Montaigne, Descartes, Pascal, Spinoza, Hume and Kant. The question of the self as we would discuss it today only came to the forefront of philosophical concern with Modernity, beginning with an appeal to the inherited models of the self found in Stoicism, Scepticism, Augustinianism and Pelagianism, before continuing to develop as a subject of philosophical debate. Exploring this trajectory, The Formation of the Modern Self pursues a number of themes central to the Early Modern development of selfhood, including, amongst others, grace and passion. It examines on the one hand the deep-rooted dependence on the divine and the longing for happiness and salvation and, on the other hand, the distancing from the Stoic ideal of apatheia, as philosophers from Descartes to Spinoza recognised the passions as essential to human agency. Fundamental to the new question of the self was the relation of faith and reason. Uncovering commonalities and differences amongst Early Modern philosophers, Ó Murchadha traces how the voluntarism of Modernity led to the sceptical approach to the self in Montaigne and Hume and how this sceptical strand, in turn, culminated in Kant's rational faith. More than a history of the self in philosophy, The Formation of the Modern Self inspires a fresh look at self-identity, uncovering not only how our modern idea of selfhood developed but just how embedded the concept of self is in external considerations: from ethics, to reason, to religion.
Author | : Margaret Ogrodnick |
Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1999-01-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780802006127 |
As a philosopher of intimacy, he stresses the importance of intimate relations and private sentiments in building community bonds.
Author | : Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
Total Pages | : 599 |
Release | : 2006-11-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
Step into the mind of one of history's most influential philosophers with "Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau himself. This timeless classic offers a fascinating glimpse into the innermost thoughts, feelings, and experiences of the renowned Enlightenment thinker. Join Jean-Jacques Rousseau as he bares his soul in this candid and introspective autobiography. Through the pages of "Confessions," Rousseau invites readers into his world, recounting his joys, sorrows, triumphs, and regrets with unparalleled honesty and depth. Rousseau's "Confessions" is more than just a memoir—it is a profound meditation on the human condition, society, and the nature of existence. From his tumultuous childhood to his struggles with love and identity, Rousseau's reflections offer profound insights into the complexities of life and the human psyche. As you delve into Rousseau's confessions, you'll find yourself captivated by his keen observations, philosophical musings, and poignant reflections on the world around him. Whether he's discussing the corrupting influence of society or the pursuit of personal freedom, Rousseau's words resonate with timeless relevance. But "Confessions" is not just a work of philosophy—it is a deeply personal narrative that reveals the inner workings of a brilliant yet troubled mind. Rousseau's candid revelations and unflinching self-examination make this autobiography a compelling and thought-provoking read for readers of all backgrounds. Whether you're a student of philosophy, a lover of literature, or simply someone seeking insight into the human condition, "Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau" offers a captivating journey into the heart and mind of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Pick up your copy today and discover the timeless wisdom of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Author | : Richard Orange |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 62 |
Release | : 2018-12-18 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781520313122 |
The thinker and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau described in himself a restlessness, impulsivity and distractibility which would today almost certainly warrant diagnosis with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).In ADHD Confessions: Rousseau as Self Help, Richard Orange shows how this famed figure of the French Enlightenment harnessed what he called his "restless temperament" to generate bold, original ideas in fields as diverse as music, education, literature, autobiography, and political science, influencing both the leaders of the French Revolution and the writers of the US Constitution. But he also turned his extraordinary intellect in on his own mind, analysing his restless traits nearly 250 years before they would be framed as a mental disorder. Orange shows how Confessions, together with Rousseau's two later autobiographical works, still hold uniquely helpful insights for those wrestling with restlessness and impulsivity today. Rousseau found his unruly mind agonising, but in later life he congratulated himself on his decision to work with rather than try to combat his frustrating traits. He was thankful, he wrote, that he had had the courage to "give in without resistance to nature's bent." For all the agony, shame and mental turmoil his racing mind brought him, he saw it as a what made his thinking so unusual and stimulating. As he declared in the introduction to his Confessions: "If I am no better, at least I am different." Praise for "Was Rousseau's restless genius a symptom of ADHD?," Richard Orange's previous essay in Aeon Magazine. "You have entirely convinced me that ADHD offers a good way of describing what made life so difficult for Rousseau, but also liberated his genius." - Leo Damrosch, Ernest Bernbaum Professor of Literature Emeritus, Harvard University, and author of Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Restless Genius."Fascinating read on ADHD. It's a slam-dunk that the characteristics of Jean-Jacques Rousseau point to ADHD." - Dr Ned Hallowell, ADHD psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author of ADHD self-help book Delivered from Distraction. "ADHD wiring in the mind of Jean-Jacques Rousseau inspired not only the French Revolution, but the American experiment as well. The Enlightenment as we know it may have been very different, far less transformational, had Rousseau not had ADHD." -- Thom Hartmann, Radio Host and author of Adult ADHD, How to Succeed as a Hunter in a Farmer's World.
Author | : John D. Sykes, Jr. |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 157 |
Release | : 2018-06-08 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3319913220 |
God and Self in the Confessional Novel explores the question: what happened to the theological practice of confession when it entered the modern novel? Beginning with the premise that guilt remains a universal human concern, this book considers confession via the classic confessional texts of Augustine and Rousseau. Employing this framework, John D. Sykes, Jr. examines Goethe’s The Sorrows of Young Werther, Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground, Percy’s Lancelot, and McEwan’s Atonement to investigate the evolution of confession and guilt in literature from the eighteenth century to the early twenty-first century.
Author | : Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 708 |
Release | : 2014-07-16 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0486780422 |
Widely considered the first modern autobiography, the Confessions influenced memoirs, fiction, poetry, and philosophy. Rousseau's opposition to inequality and emphasis on individual worth constituted a major contribution to progressive social and political thought.