Enlightenment
Rousseau
Bio
- Born in June 28, 1712 in Genera, Switzerland.
- He was a philosopher. He was also a composer and music theorist.
- His main accomplishment was the social contract- an entire society agrees to be governed by the general will.
- His views on philosophy of education and religion were actually controversial but never the less influential.
Connection
- Montesquieu and J. Locke are the 2 friends from the Enlightenment period.
- Barrack Obama and J.J. Watt are his 2 friends from the 21st century.
- We chose JJ Watt and Barrack Obama because he would get along with them. They're great.
Quote
"Every man has a right to risk his own life for the preservation of it."
Meaning every man has a right to risk his life for the country.