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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (UK: , US: French: [ʒɑ̃ ʒak ʁuso]; 28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher (philosophe), writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought.

His Discourse on Inequality, which a…

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Type
Person
Area
Switzerland
Born
June 28th, 1712
Died
July 2nd, 1778
Genres
Labels
Columbia
Hyperion
EMI Classics
Last updated: March 1st, 2024