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   Rous·seau, Jean-Jacques

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   • 1. (1712–78), French philosopher and writer, born in Switzerland. He believed that civilization warps the fundamental goodness of human nature, but that the ill effects can be moderated by active participation in democratic consensual politics. Notable works: Émile (1762) and The Social Contract (1762).

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   7 hours ago · One of the most famous bearers of the name is Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an 18th-century philosopher, writer, and composer. Rousseau’s works, including “The Social Contract” and “Emile, or On Education,” have had a profound impact on modern political and social thought.