Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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1712–1778
Geneva-born philosopher and writer whose ideas about freedom, equality and the 'general will' helped inspire the French Revolution. He also wrote a famous novel, a book on education and a frank autobiography, and he remains one of the founders of modern political thought.
Works
3 partsB2
The Social Contract
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Reading Jean-Jacques Rousseau in English: quick answers
- Who was Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778): Geneva-born philosopher and writer whose ideas about freedom, equality and the 'general will' helped inspire the French Revolution. He also wrote a famous novel, a book on education and a frank autobiography, and he remains one of the founders of modern political thought.
- What can I read by Jean-Jacques Rousseau on SeoJae Story?
- The Social Contract, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
- Is Jean-Jacques Rousseau hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.