Cover of Emile Volume 1 by Jean-Jacques Rousseau Audiobook Emile Volume 1
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Emile Volume 1

Author
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
8 hours 47 minutes
ISBN
9781802562453
Published
8 January 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • education philosophy
  • natural education
  • moral development
  • individuality
  • learning through experience
  • child rearing
  • freedom
  • critical thinking
  • societal critique
  • personal growth

Description

"Emile" unfolds Jean-Jacques Rousseau's revolutionary vision on education, weaving philosophical insight with practical advice on nurturing a child's growth from infancy through to adulthood. Rousseau champions an education that mirrors the natural order, emphasizing learning through experience over the traditional academic memorization. Through the life of Emile, a fictional character, the narrative delves into freedom, moral evolution, and the importance of fostering individuality. This groundbreaking work compels a reevaluation of conventional teaching, spotlighting the integral development of a fully realized individual.

Author

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) wrote confession, education, and the social contract. Feeling became a political fact. Emile and the Discourses still start quarrels worth having.