Rousseau
Rousseau's ideas had a significant influence on the French Revolution and the development of modern political, sociological, and educational thought. His works, especially 'The Social Contract', emphasize the corrupting influences of civilization on humans and the importance of free will.
Philosopher
Enlightenment
The Social Contract
Description
A prominent philosopher, writer, and composer of the Enlightenment era. Known for his philosophy on education and human nature, among other topics.
Basic Info
ContinentEurope | SubregionWestern Europe | Birthdate1712-06-28 |
LocationGeneva, Republic of Geneva (now Switzerland) | TongueFrench | Deathdate1778-07-02 |
Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Jacques_Rousseau | ||
Significance
EraModern | SignificanceLeading figure in the Enlightenment movement. | ContributionsIntroduction of 'General Will' concept
Critique of civilization's effect on humanity |
EventsPublication of 'The Social Contract' | ||
Quotes
The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.
Freedom is the power to choose our own chains.
To live is not to breathe but to act.