Justice and Difference in the Works of Rousseau

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Exploring Rousseau's concept of 'beneficence' between unequal parties, Judith Still examines the complexities of just relationships in light of gender dynamics. She intertwines themes of the state, individual relations, and the genealogy of passions, while employing literary theory to analyze Rousseau's ethics. Highlighting contradictions in his work, she argues that sexual difference disrupts beneficence. Still's study reveals Rousseau's blend of Enlightenment rationality and emotional depth, illuminating his political and ethical theories through the lens of gender.