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
Descrição
A prominent philosopher, writer, and composer of the Enlightenment era. Known for his philosophy on education and human nature, among other topics.
Informações Básicas
ContinenteEurope | Sub-regiãoWestern Europe | Data de nascimento1712-06-28 |
LocalizaçãoGeneva, Republic of Geneva (now Switzerland) | LínguaFrench | Data da morte1778-07-02 |
Wikipédiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Jacques_Rousseau | ||
Significado
EraModern | SignificadoLeading figure in the Enlightenment movement. | ContribuiçõesIntroduction of 'General Will' concept
Critique of civilization's effect on humanity |
EventosPublication of 'The Social Contract' | ||
Citações
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.