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Èmile

Èmile

By: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Published in 1762, Émile, or On Education is a groundbreaking work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau that reshaped the landscape of education and politics. Through the fictional character of Emile, Rousseau explores the intricacies of human development, emphasizing the balance between nurturing the mind and managing passions. His radical views on established institutions sparked significant controversy, notably attracting the ire of Archbishop Christophe de Beaumont, who condemned the book in an encyclical. Rousseau argues that man undergoes two births the first to exist and the second to truly live, beginning at puberty. This profound work also introduces Emiles imaginary companion, Sophy, and has been translated into English multiple times, with Barbara Foxleys 1912 translation available through Gutenberg.org. Join us as we delve into Rousseaus revolutionary ideas on education and human nature.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Art Literary History & Criticism Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • 050 - Book 5 Part 14 End of Book

    050 - Book 5 Part 14 End of Book
    Mar 7 2026
    Published in 1762, Émile, or On Education is a groundbreaking work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau that reshaped the landscape of education and politics. Through the fictional character of Emile, Rousseau explores the intricacies of human development, emphasizing the balance between nurturing the mind and managing passions. His radical views on established institutions sparked significant controversy, notably attracting the ire of Archbishop Christophe de Beaumont, who condemned the book in an encyclical. Rousseau argues that man undergoes two births the first to exist and the second to truly live, beginning at puberty. This profound work also introduces Emiles imaginary companion, Sophy, and has been translated into English multiple times, with Barbara Foxleys 1912 translation available through Gutenberg.org. Join us as we delve into Rousseaus revolutionary ideas on education and human nature.
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    32 mins
  • 049 - Book 5 Part 13

    049 - Book 5 Part 13
    Mar 6 2026
    Published in 1762, Émile, or On Education is a groundbreaking work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau that reshaped the landscape of education and politics. Through the fictional character of Emile, Rousseau explores the intricacies of human development, emphasizing the balance between nurturing the mind and managing passions. His radical views on established institutions sparked significant controversy, notably attracting the ire of Archbishop Christophe de Beaumont, who condemned the book in an encyclical. Rousseau argues that man undergoes two births the first to exist and the second to truly live, beginning at puberty. This profound work also introduces Emiles imaginary companion, Sophy, and has been translated into English multiple times, with Barbara Foxleys 1912 translation available through Gutenberg.org. Join us as we delve into Rousseaus revolutionary ideas on education and human nature.
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    34 mins
  • 048 - Book 5 Part 12

    048 - Book 5 Part 12
    Mar 5 2026
    Published in 1762, Émile, or On Education is a groundbreaking work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau that reshaped the landscape of education and politics. Through the fictional character of Emile, Rousseau explores the intricacies of human development, emphasizing the balance between nurturing the mind and managing passions. His radical views on established institutions sparked significant controversy, notably attracting the ire of Archbishop Christophe de Beaumont, who condemned the book in an encyclical. Rousseau argues that man undergoes two births the first to exist and the second to truly live, beginning at puberty. This profound work also introduces Emiles imaginary companion, Sophy, and has been translated into English multiple times, with Barbara Foxleys 1912 translation available through Gutenberg.org. Join us as we delve into Rousseaus revolutionary ideas on education and human nature.
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    38 mins
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