In Rousseau’s Critique of Science, Jeff Black gives careful exploration to the tension created by Rousseau’s ancient, pre-modern and modern sensibilities and the influence of each on his critique of the sciences and arts. Black’s remarkably detailed and attentive look at one of Rousseau’s less examined works is a valuable addition to the body of literature on Rousseau’s First Discourse. (Sally Campbell )

A rich and comprehensive study of Rousseau's First Discourse; the best introduction I know. (Susan Shell )

[Rousseau's Critique of Science] makes a real and needed contribution to our understanding of Rousseau and will stimulate serious thought about some important or even defining themes of late modernity. It will be of interest to Rousseau specialists in several disciplines and to serious students of political philosophy. (Lawrence D. Cooper )

About the Author

Jeff J. S. Black is a tutor at St. John's College.