Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a philosopher who lived in the Enlightenment Era. He believed that humans were born free, and that society corrupted them. Rousseau was one of the most influential thinkers of his time. His ideas on education, literature and politics were widely admired, but he also had many detractors who believed his philosophy was dangerous and immoral. He believed that human beings are naturally good and happy, if they are left to develop freely.
Philosopher’s best-known work is “Discourse on Inequality” (1754), which argues that inequality is not natural but rather the result of social institutions such as private property. He believed that people are naturally good and only become corrupted by society.
Rousseau also argued that children should be educated based on their natural inclinations rather than on what adults think they should learn. He believed in a child-directed education where children learn about nature through play rather than through instruction from adults.
Many people consider “Confessions” (1782) to be Rousseau’s greatest work because it demonstrates his belief in freedom through its contrast between civilization and nature. The book is an autobiographical account of his life that includes his own thoughts on religion and other topics as well as stories about other individuals who have influenced him throughout his life.
