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A relação entre a desigualdade e a corrupção política na filosofia de Rousseau
The relationship between social inequality and political corruption in the philosophy of Rousseau
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Abstract The problem of inequality is presented as a constant object of reflection in the philosophy of Rousseau, pervading several of his works. Seeking to analyze the relationship between social inequality and political corruption in Rousseau's thought, through the defense of the hypothesis that social ine... view more
The problem of inequality is presented as a constant object of reflection in the philosophy of Rousseau, pervading several of his works. Seeking to analyze the relationship between social inequality and political corruption in Rousseau's thought, through the defense of the hypothesis that social inequality is a phenomenon responsible for the advent of political corruption, we intend, in this article, first, to examine the distinctions between natural inequality and social inequality, or establish their specific characteristics, as Rousseau understands each; second, to analyse how social inequality can produce political corruption, that is, to understand why inequality of wealth, in producing luxury, can thus engender political corruption, and thirdly, to show which are the most drastic consequences of social inequality in the republic. Thus, we aim to establish a fruitful debate and a consistent reflection.... view less
Keywords
Rousseau, J.; social inequality; corruption; luxury
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 85-96
Journal
Griot: Revista de Filosofia, 17 (2018) 1
ISSN
2178-1036
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed