mar 13, 1762 - "Emile, or On Education"

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a prominent and highly influential thinker of the 18th century, contributing to the ideas behind the philosophical and political thought regarding oneself. Rousseau's "Emile, or On Education" is considered to be his most important work, exploring the relationship between education, society, and man. Goes into detail about how a man, a 'natural man', is to function within a corrupt, failing society. This work, among others, served as a direct influence for a new education system during and after the French Revolution.

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