Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Most influential thinker during the 18th century
Facts
- Born: June 28,1712
- Died:July 2,1778
- Nationality: Swiss(Switzerland)
- Father of The French Revolution
Absolute silence leads to sadness. It is the image of death. ~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Biography
- Jean was a Genevan Philosopher,writer and composer of the 18th century.
- His work had a profound impact on political theory.
beliefs on government
- Rousseau believed that good government must have the freedom of all its citizens as its most fundamental objective.
- Rousseau believed modern man’s enslavement to his own needs was responsible for all sorts of societal ills, from exploitation and domination of others to poor self-esteem and depression.
- Jean impacted governments around the world with his idea of the social contract and the importance of individual freedoms.