J.J Rousseau By Zane, Gary B, Tyler M.

Autobiography. Born on June 28, 1712 in Geneva, Switzerland. Born on June 28, 1712 in Geneva, Switzerland. Catholic when young, converted to Calvinism. Catholic when young, converted to Calvinism. Raised by aunt and uncle. Raised by aunt and uncle. At age 16, moved to Paris in 1742 and earned his living working as everything from footman, to assistant, to ambassador. At age 16, moved to Paris in 1742 and earned his living working as everything from footman, to assistant, to ambassador. Interests: Political philosophy, music, education, literature, autobiography Interests: Political philosophy, music, education, literature, autobiography Wrote a play and two operas, and made important contributions to music Wrote a play and two operas, and made important contributions to music Was a musician before becoming a philosopher. Was a musician before becoming a philosopher. Wrote 2 important books: The Social Contract and Emile. Wrote 2 important books: The Social Contract and Emile. Considered a forebear of modern socialism and communism. Considered a forebear of modern socialism and communism. Died in 1778 in Ermenonville, France. Died in 1778 in Ermenonville, France.

Ideology and its Importance. Wrote “The Social Contract” which describes that men work best with conformed society Wrote “The Social Contract” which describes that men work best with conformed society He thought that the government’s role is to provide freedom, equality, and justice, regardless of what the majority thought. He thought that the government’s role is to provide freedom, equality, and justice, regardless of what the majority thought. Notable ideas: General will, amour-propre, moral simplicity of humanity, child-centered learning, civil religion, popular sovereignty, positive liberty. Notable ideas: General will, amour-propre, moral simplicity of humanity, child-centered learning, civil religion, popular sovereignty, positive liberty. His ideas influenced the French Revolution and the development of modern political and educational thought. His ideas influenced the French Revolution and the development of modern political and educational thought. His theory would serve as one of the basis of modern democracy. His theory would serve as one of the basis of modern democracy.