print email comment close The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) URL: http://www.iep.utm.edu/rousseau/ Description: Essay about "one of the most influential thinkers during the Enlightenment in eighteenth century Europe." Includes biographical material, overviews of works such as his major work on political philosophy, "The Social Contract," and a brief evaluation of Rousseau's influence. Also includes a bibliography. The site is maintained by two philosophy professors and a team of volunteer specialists. Author: Delaney, James J.; Fieser, James; Dowden, Bradley Publisher: The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Extra Keywords 18th Library of Congress Subject Headings: Enlightenment People Philosophers Philosophy, Modern Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 LII Database Information: Record 21894 created by Maria Brandt on 06/19/2006 Last modification on 10/08/2009 Published: 06/22/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21894