Justice and Difference in the Works of Rousseau Bienfaisance and Pudeur [Hardcover]

In this 1993 book, Dr Still draws on literary theory to examine Rousseau's ideas about the individual and human relationships.According to Rousseau, the best possible relationship between unequals is one of 'benificence'. This book addresses the problem implicit in his writings of whether it is indeed possible for a just and generous relationship to exist between non- equals. Judith Still draws together issues in Rousseau's work which are often treated in isolation: the state, just relations between individuals, sexual politics and the constructing of a feminine identity. Using techniques of reading drawn from literary theory, she argues that for Rousseau, it is sexual difference which disturbs the practice of benificence.According to Rousseau, the best possible relationship between unequals is one of 'benificence'. This book addresses the problem implicit in his writings of whether it is indeed possible for a just and generous relationship to exist between non- equals. Judith Still draws together issues in Rousseau's work which are often treated in isolation: the state, just relations between individuals, sexual politics and the constructing of a feminine identity. Using techniques of reading drawn from literary theory, she argues that for Rousseau, it is sexual difference which disturbs the practice of benificence.According to Rousseau, the best possible relationship between unequals is one of benificence. This book addresses the problem implicit in his writings of whether it is indeed possible for a just and generous relationship to exist between non-equals. Judith Still draws together issues in Rousseau's work that are often treated in isolation: the state, just relations between individuals, sexual politics and the constructing of a feminine identity. Using techniques of reading drawn from literary theory, she argues that for Rousseau, it is sexual difference that disturbs the practice of benificence.Acknowledgements; A preliminary note on vocabulary and conlƒ.