Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was an influential philosopher, writer, and composer born in 1712 in Geneva, Switzerland. His life was marked by a deep exploration of human nature, society, and education. Rousseau's ideas on the social contract and individual freedom greatly impacted political thought and the Romantic movement. He is perhaps best known for his works such as "The Social Contract" and "Emile, or On Education," where he delves into the relationship between individuals and the state, as well as the importance of nurturing a child's natural instincts.
Rousseau's writings invite readers to ponder fundamental questions about humanity and society, making them as relevant today as they were in the 18th century. His unique perspective encourages us to reflect on our own lives and the world around us. If you’re curious about how his thoughts shaped modern philosophy and education, take some time to explore his works in the app. You might discover ideas that resonate with your own experiences and beliefs.
Discours sur l’origine et les fondements de l’inégalité parmi les hommes
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De l’inégalité parmi les hommes est un essai philosophique d’une centaine de pages environ, richement annoté par l’aute…
The Social Contract
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The Social Contract outlines Rousseau's views on political justice, explaining how a just and legitimate state is to be founded, organized a…
Confessions, volumes 1 and 2
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“Thus I have acted; these were my thoughts; such was I.”Rousseau’s lengthy and sometimes anguished dossier on the Self is one of the most re…
A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind
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This work presents Rousseau's belief in the profoundly transformational effects of the development of civilization on human nature, which Ro…
Discours sur les sciences et les arts
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Le Discours sur les sciences et les arts est un texte de Jean-Jacques Rousseau écrit dans le cadre du concours de l’Académe de…
Confessions, volumes 5 and 6
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"She was more to me than a sister, a mother, a friend, or even than a mistress, and for this very reason she was not a mistress; in a w…
Confessions, volumes 3 and 4
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“The smallest, the most trifling pleasure that is conveniently within my reach, tempts me more than all the joys of paradise.”Here again is …
Èmile
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Emile, or On Education or Émile, or Treatise on Education (French: Émile, ou De l’éducation) was published in 1762 in F…