Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (pronounced: [ʒɑ̃ʒak ʁuso]; 28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the French Revolution as well as the overall development of modern political, sociological, and educational thought.
Etymology
The name Jean-Jacques Rousseau is of French origin. 'Jean-Jacques' is a compound first name, with 'Jean' meaning 'God is gracious' and 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter'. 'Rousseau' is a surname of French origin meaning 'red-haired'.
Related Terms
- Social contract: A theory or model that originated during the Age of Enlightenment and usually concerns the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual.
- Emile, or On Education: A treatise on the nature of education and on the nature of man written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- Confessions (Rousseau): An autobiographical book by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- The New Heloise: An epistolary novel by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- Discourse on Inequality: A work by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- Age of Enlightenment: An intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 17th to 19th century.
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