Rousseau 300 - Nature, Self and State
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Monday, 9 January 2012 -
Friday, 27 April 2012
UCL Main Building, Gower Street, Bloomsbury, WC1E 6BT
How Much:
Free!
The UCL Museum presents an intriguing exhibition celebrating 300 years since the birth of author, philosopher and firebrand political thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
On display are a host of objects from the university's own collection - first edition books (including the seminal Du Contrat Social from 1762).
Until 27.04.12.
On display are a host of objects from the university's own collection - first edition books (including the seminal Du Contrat Social from 1762).
Until 27.04.12.
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