Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was an 18th-century French philosopher whose works laid the groundwork for modern political and educational thought. He was a critic of the effects of science and technology on society, advocating for a return to a more natural and simplistic way of living. His ideas about the dangers of technological advancement resonate in contemporary discussions about artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for a balance between human values and technological progress.
Born on Jun 28, 1712 (312 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 7.00 | 0.25% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 26,293 | $700,000 | 2,127$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 117,315 | $1,500,000 | 834$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 84,858 | $170,000 | 359$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 19,997 | $48,000 | 34$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,369 | $1,400,000 | 760$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,866 | $190,000 | 107$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 675 | $31,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 9 | 346,866,956 | 280,373 | $4,039,000 | 4,237$ |
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Estonia:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau withdrew from Protestantism in 1728.
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Venezuela:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau warned that 'the people who claim to be free must deserve it'.
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Switzerland:
Rousseau expressed concerns about the idea of progress in his essay 'On the Arts and Sciences'.
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Greece:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ideas about primitive societies are discussed in the context of the book.
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Spain:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the first to relate the emergence of wealth differences with the advancement of complex societies.
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Switzerland:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau is noted for his contributions to modern European thought.
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Iraq:
Rousseau's ideas on justice and governance are highlighted as influential in shaping modern political thought.
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Switzerland:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau is referenced as an Enlightenment philosopher in the context of human nature.
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Brazil:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's manuscripts are among the treasures stored in the library.
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Greece:
Rousseau argues that a legislator must find a language that compels without convincing.
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