A Discourse Upon The Origin And The Foundation Of The Inequality Among Mankind

A Discourse Upon The Origin And The Foundation Of The Inequality Among Mankind is a philosophical treatise written by Jean Jacques Rousseau. The book explores the concept of inequality among humans and attempts to explain its origin and foundation. Rousseau argues that inequality is not a natural or necessary condition of human society, but rather a result of historical and cultural factors. He suggests that the development of private property and the rise of social hierarchies have contributed to the unequal distribution of wealth and power in society. The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the natural state of humanity and Rousseau's theory of the ""noble savage"". He argues that in a state of nature, humans were equal and free, living in a peaceful and harmonious society. However, the development of agriculture and the invention of tools led to the creation of private property, which in turn led to the rise of social classes and inequality.The second part of the book explores the different forms of inequality that exist in society, including economic, political, and social inequality. Rousseau suggests that these forms of inequality are interconnected and reinforce each other, creating a system of oppression that benefits the few at the expense of the many.Overall, A Discourse Upon The Origin And The Foundation Of The Inequality Among Mankind is a thought-provoking and influential work of political philosophy that continues to be studied and debated today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.