Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Interpreting Free Will and Perfectibility in the Discourse on Inequality

Chapter 2: Free Will and Human Development: the Genealogy of Vice

Chapter 3: Free Will in Emile: Interpreting The Profession of Faith of the Savoyard Vicar

Chapter 4: The Quality of Rousseau’s Intention and the Reveries of the Solitary Walker

Conclusion

Promotional Information

"The Free Animal provides a careful look at the question of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's belief in and hope for free will. Lee MacLean, who is well acquainted with both Rousseau's texts and the secondary literature on his work, demonstrates that Rousseau does take seriously freedom of the will, and that it is necessary to his system - especially for his political psychology." -- Jeremiah Alberg, Professor of Philosophy and Religion, International Christian University "In The Free Animal, Lee MacLean tackles a difficult and important subject with significant implications for Rousseau's moral and political thought: the issue of what, according to him, distinguishes human beings from the other beings. Drawing on a wide range of sources within Rousseau's broad corpus, MacLean's analysis is thorough, and her scholarship is impressive." -- John T. Scott, Department of Political Science, University of California, Davis

About the Author

Lee MacLean teaches in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University.

Reviews

‘The Free Animal is an excellent work not only in its theoretical sophistication, but also in its keen attention to the rhetorical nuances of Rousseau’s careful writing. Highly recommended.’ - J.Church (Choice Magazine vol 51:08:2014)