Rousseau biography eve news 24

Jean-Jacques Rousseau can be considered both an influential and controversial philosopher.

Where did jean-jacques rousseau live

Rousseau&#;s beliefs were strongly influential in overthrowing the oppressive monarchy that ruled France in the 18th century. Questions do linger as to whether or not his philosophy contributed to the brutal Reign of Terror that followed the French Revolution soon after.

Early Years of Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, , in Geneva.

He was born of middle-class origins and was very proud that the city/state of Geneva allowed people of his class to possess voting rights. This pride likely contributed to the emergence of his philosophy over time.

Granted, voting rights were not given to everyone in Geneva and an argument can be made the city/state was an oligarchy.

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