Rousseau Flashcards
What did Rousseau think of philosophers?
He didn’t like them, they were too self-righteous, they despised common people and thought they were ignorant.
What did Rousseau think of science and arts?
That they were not the way to enjoy life, and we should keep it simple and enjoy the little things.
How did civilisation change people’s character according to Rousseau?
He thought it made people love themselves, turned them vain and selfish.
How did Rousseau want kids to be educated?
In a way that honoured their goodness, give them opportunities to play and be fanciful
What did Rousseau think about slaves?
He thought that people became slaves because of habit, but that no powerful people can subjugate others.
What does Rousseau call the general will?
This is people power, society thinks of what is best of the entire state.
