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Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Philosopher of the Social Contract and Noble Savage

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was an 18th-century French philosopher known for his ideas on social contract theory and the belief in the innate goodness of humans, while also advocating for a more egalitarian society. Introduction Born on June 28, 1712, in the picturesque city of Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau emerged as a pivotal figure during the Enlightenment era, ...