Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Flashcards
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Rousseau's dates
Rousseau's dates
1712-1778
Rousseau's nationality
Rousseau's nationality
Swiss-born
Year 'The Social Contract' published
Year 'The Social Contract' published
1762
Rousseau's opening quote from Social Contract
Rousseau's opening quote from Social Contract
Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains
General will (Rousseau)
General will (Rousseau)
Collective interest benefiting society as a whole
Will of all (Rousseau)
Will of all (Rousseau)
Sum of individual, selfish interests
Root cause of inequality (Rousseau)
Root cause of inequality (Rousseau)
Private property
Humans in natural state (Rousseau)
Humans in natural state (Rousseau)
Innocent, peaceful, and free
What corrupts humans (Rousseau)
What corrupts humans (Rousseau)
Civilisation
Rousseau's educational work (1762)
Rousseau's educational work (1762)
Émile, or On Education
Rousseau's education philosophy
Rousseau's education philosophy
Natural development & experiential learning
Civil religion (Rousseau)
Civil religion (Rousseau)
Shared belief system supporting morality & social unity
Key concept Rousseau gave French Revolution
Key concept Rousseau gave French Revolution
Popular sovereignty & general will
Legitimate govt authority source (Rousseau)
Legitimate govt authority source (Rousseau)
Social contract by citizens, not divine right or force