1750Discourse on the Sciences and ArtsJean-Jacques Rousseau
Rousseau wins the Dijon Academy prize by arguing that progress can corrupt morals.
Historical records for France in 1750, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Rousseau wins the Dijon Academy prize by arguing that progress can corrupt morals.
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