Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1762 in Switzerland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1762.

Historical records for Switzerland in 1762

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Emile

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques · Humanities / Philosophy

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 will

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques · Humanities / Philosophy

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 Contract

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques · Humanities / Philosophy

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

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