Enlightenment criticism · republicanism · 1712–1778
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Understanding the dependencies that shape us.
Geneva · France · Switzerland · England
Reading guides
A thread to guide your reading.
Original introductions to enter the works, discover their central questions and take the reflection further.
When other people’s gaze becomes power
Follow the emergence of comparison in the Second Discourse.
Discourse on the Origin of InequalityObeying law while remaining free
Examine general will, majority, and government as distinct concepts.
The Social ContractLearning freely in a prepared world
Question Emile’s experiences and his tutor’s power.
Emile, or On Education