noble savage1754
Publication of "The Origins of Inequality". Denounces civilized Society & upholds the superiority of the "noble savage"
Historical person
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jean-Jacques Rousseau, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Switzerland.
8 records1754–17828 events1 places
Chronological biography
1754
The Origins of Inequality1754
Publication of "The Origins of Inequality". Denounces civilized Society & upholds the superiority of the "noble savage"
Birth of Jean-Jacques Rousseau28 June 1754
Birth of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
1762
Emile1762
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
General will1762
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
The Social Contract1762
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
1782
Confessions1782
Publication of "Confessions", first part of an autobiography, published posthumously
posthumously1782
Publication of "Confessions", first part of an autobiography, published posthumously
Record provenance
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