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   Why is Jean-Jacques Rousseau important?

   • Jean-Jacques Rousseau remains an important figure in the history of philosophy, both because of his contributions to political philosophy and moral psychology and on account of his influence on later thinkers.

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   What was Rousseau's Philosophy?

   • Rousseau’s philosophy – the advocacy for individual freedoms, the innate goodness of human beings and the need for a just social contract – found a receptive audience among certain intellectuals and social reformers of his time.

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   How did Rousseau influence philosophy?

   • Historical and Philosophical Influence It is difficult to overestimate Rousseau’s influence, both in the Western philosophical tradition, and historically. Perhaps his greatest directly philosophical influence is on the ethical thought of Immanuel Kant. This may seem puzzling at first glance.

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   What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau write?

   • Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s essential works – Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men, The Social Contract, Emile and Confessions – offer a comprehensive understanding of his perspective on human nature and society, exemplifying his philosophy and thoughts on the origins of inequality and the principles of governance.

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   Sep 27, 2010 · Jean-Jacques Rousseau remains an important figure in the history of philosophy, both because of his contributions to political philosophy and moral psychology and on account of his influence on later thinkers.

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   Jul 25, 2022 · Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Swiss Enlightenment philosopher with some radical ideas. He argued passionately for democracy, equality, liberty, and supporting the common good by any means...

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   May 29, 2024 · Jean-Jacques Rousseau (born June 28, 1712, Geneva, Switzerland—died July 2, 1778, Ermenonville, France) was a Swiss-born philosopher, writer, and political theorist whose treatises and novels inspired the leaders of the French Revolution and the Romantic generation.

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   Sep 25, 2023 · By any reckoning, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) is one of the most influential Western philosophers in history. No account of the modern era – not just modern thought – could ignore him.

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   Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the most influential thinkers during the Enlightenment in eighteenth century Europe. His first major philosophical work, A Discourse on the Sciences and Arts, was the winning response to an essay contest conducted by the Academy of Dijon in 1750.

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   Jean-Jacques Rousseau (UK: / ˈ r uː s oʊ /, US: / r uː ˈ s oʊ / French: [ʒɑ̃ ʒak ʁuso]; 28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher , writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of ...

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    Rousseau’s philosophy – the advocacy for individual freedoms, the innate goodness of human beings and the need for a just social contract – found a receptive audience among certain intellectuals and social reformers of his time.