One of the most intriguing philosophers of the Enlightenment was Jean-Jacques Rousseau. As we learn about his assertions and contradictions, Rabbi Rocklin will touch on the following questions:

1. In what sense is Rousseau at least partly responsible for the invention of the child?
2. According to Rousseau, why is society fundamental to the individual?
3. How can Rousseau, an Enlightenment thinker, be considered a Romantic?

Recommended Reading: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. The Social Contract and Discourses. 1762. Rousseau. Emile: Or On Education. 1763. Reprint, translated by Allan Bloom. New York, Basic Books: 1971. Rousseau. Discourse on Inequality. 1755. Rousseau. Reveries of a Solitary Walker. 1782. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of The Pillars, we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle by clicking here.