Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quotes


I hate books; they only teach us to talk about things we know nothing about.


Citations

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. Emile, or On Education. Translated by Allan Bloom, Basic Books, 1979, p. 184.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • Born: June 28, 1712
  • Died: July 2, 1778
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Philosopher

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic and educational thought.