Rousseau's theodicy of self-love evil, rationality, and the drive for recognition - Neuhouser, Frederick (Oxford University Press, 2008)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau revolutionized our understanding of ourselves with his brilliant investigation of amour propre - the passion that drives humans to seek the esteem, approval admiration, or love - the recognition - of their fellow beings
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques / 1712-1778; Rousseau, Jean-Jacques -- 1712-1778; Self-acceptance; Self-esteem; Pride and vanity; Good and evil; Recognition (Psychology); Selbstliebe