Rousseau (Philosopher) (jul 25, 1712 – jul 25, 1778)
Description:
Belief:Best government: one that listened to well-being of people
People are good but become corrupted by society
His social contract: path to freedom- people should do what's best for society
Government should do what people want
Questioned authority: absolute monarchy and religion
Famous work: The Social Contract
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Date:
jul 25, 1712
jul 25, 1778
~ 66 years