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Exploring Rousseau's philosophical ideals, the book delves into his complex relationship with philosophy, which he critiques for undermining natural goodness and civic virtue while simultaneously elevating the philosophic life as the highest ideal. Laurence D. Cooper highlights the importance of transcending ordinary moral consciousness to embrace a cognitivist view of morality, positioning Rousseau as a modern Socratic figure. The work offers a thorough examination of Rousseau's vision, shedding light on his unique perspectives and their implications for understanding moral philosophy.
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Dreaming of Justice, Waking to Wisdom, Laurence D. Cooper
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- 2023
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- Title
- Dreaming of Justice, Waking to Wisdom
- Subtitle
- Rousseau's Philosophic Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Laurence D. Cooper
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780226824994
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- Exploring Rousseau's philosophical ideals, the book delves into his complex relationship with philosophy, which he critiques for undermining natural goodness and civic virtue while simultaneously elevating the philosophic life as the highest ideal. Laurence D. Cooper highlights the importance of transcending ordinary moral consciousness to embrace a cognitivist view of morality, positioning Rousseau as a modern Socratic figure. The work offers a thorough examination of Rousseau's vision, shedding light on his unique perspectives and their implications for understanding moral philosophy.