Rousseau Flashcards

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What did Rousseau think of philosophers?

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He didn’t like them, they were too self-righteous, they despised common people and thought they were ignorant.

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What did Rousseau think of science and arts?

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That they were not the way to enjoy life, and we should keep it simple and enjoy the little things.

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How did civilisation change people’s character according to Rousseau?

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He thought it made people love themselves, turned them vain and selfish.

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How did Rousseau want kids to be educated?

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In a way that honoured their goodness, give them opportunities to play and be fanciful

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What did Rousseau think about slaves?

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He thought that people became slaves because of habit, but that no powerful people can subjugate others.

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What does Rousseau call the general will?

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This is people power, society thinks of what is best of the entire state.

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