Rousseau, Jean Jacques

Rousseau, Jean Jacques zhäN zhäk ro͞osō´ [key], 1712–78, Swiss-French philosopher, author, political theorist, and composer.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Life and Works
• Rousseau's Thought
• Influence
• Bibliography

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