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Rousseau e o paradoxo da censura
Rousseau and the paradox of censorship
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Abstract This article aims to analyze the apparent contradiction between the institution of censorship in the Social Contract of Rousseau and the censorship he suffered in Geneva and Paris. With this aim, we will analyze the concept of censorship in the Social Contract and the Rousseau’s arguments in the wor... view more
This article aims to analyze the apparent contradiction between the institution of censorship in the Social Contract of Rousseau and the censorship he suffered in Geneva and Paris. With this aim, we will analyze the concept of censorship in the Social Contract and the Rousseau’s arguments in the works: Letters of the Mountain and the Letter to Christophe Beaumont, supported in the work of some experts on Rousseau's political work. Our studies allow us to conclude Jean-Jacques Rousseau does in fact, admit the possibility of censorship; however, the action of the censors must be restricted by public opinion, just like the prince’s actions by the laws. In addition, if there is a similar process it should meet all the requirements of the civil law of the State where censorship takes place. Both in Paris and in Geneva Rousseau disagrees with the way they dealt with him and his works.... view less
Keywords
Rousseau, J.; censorship; philosophy; politics; religion
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 176-186
Journal
Griot: Revista de Filosofia, 18 (2018) 2
ISSN
2178-1036
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed