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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
(1712 - 1778)
Swiss philosopher and composer
Swiss philosopher and composer
Swiss philosopher and writer who shaped modern political theory with works like 'The Social Contract' and influenced the Enlightenment.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer whose ideas impacted the Enlightenment.
His major works, including Discourse on Inequality and The Social Contract, challenged traditional notions of authority and society.
Rousseau's concept of the general will and popular sovereignty influenced the French Revolution and modern democratic thought.
Beyond philosophy, he composed operas and wrote novels such as Julie, or the New Heloise.
Known for his introspective style, he also penned his Confessions, an early autobiographical work.
Rousseau's legacy endures in political theory, education, and literature, marking him as one of Europe's most influential thinkers.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau