Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) was a French philosopher, writer, and composer. Born in Geneva and holding French citizenship, he was known for his contributions as a novelist, playwright, and Encyclopédistes. He also worked as a correspondent and contributed to various forms of literature. Rousseau passed away in Ermenonville and left behind influential works such as "Emile, or On Education" and "The Social Contract". He was the son of Isaac Rousseau and an important figure in the field of philosophy during the 18th century, being an instance of a person.