Jean Jacques Rousseau

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The Reveries of the Solitary Walker (eBook, ePUB)

Enriched edition. Reflections on Solitude, Nature, and Enlightenment Philosophy

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In "The Reveries of the Solitary Walker," Jean Jacques Rousseau embarks on a philosophical journey that intricately weaves personal reflection with natural observation. Written in the latter part of Rousseau's life, the text adopts a lyrical prose style that mirrors his deep emotional engagement with the world around him. Set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment, the work explores themes of solitude, self-discovery, and the relationship between humanity and nature, effectively positioning Rousseau's musings within a broader discourse on individualism and existential inquiry. Rousseau, a pivotal figure in Romantic philosophy, was profoundly influenced by his experiences of alienation and introspection. His tumultuous life'-marked by ambition, exile, and a longing for authenticity'-shapes the reflective tone of the "Reveries." Through these wanderings in both mind and nature, Rousseau seeks to reconcile his fragmented identity with the philosophies of his time, offering a window into his inner turmoil and aspirations toward a more natural, fulfilling existence. For readers seeking to delve into the nexus of emotion and philosophy, Rousseau's reveries provide a compelling exploration of solitude as both a source of pain and enlightenment. This work is essential for anyone looking to understand the evolution of modern thought and the enduring human quest for self-understanding in harmony with nature. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau (28 June 1712 - 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher, writer and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic and educational thought. His Discourse on Inequality and The Social Contract are cornerstones in modern political and social thought. Rousseau's sentimental novel Julie, or the New Heloise (1761) was important to the development of preromanticism and romanticism in fiction.[2][3] His Emile, or On Education (1762) is an educational treatise on the place of the individual in society. Rousseau's autobiographical writings-the posthumously published Confessions (composed in 1769), which initiated the modern autobiography, and the unfinished Reveries of a Solitary Walker (composed 1776-1778)-exemplified the late-18th-century "Age of Sensibility", and featured an increased focus on subjectivity and introspection that later characterized modern writing. Rousseau befriended fellow philosophy writer Denis Diderot in 1742, and would later write about Diderot's romantic troubles in his Confessions. During the period of the French Revolution, Rousseau was the most popular of the philosophers among members of the Jacobin Club. He was interred as a national hero in the Panthéon in Paris, in 1794, 16 years after his death. Rousseau was born in Geneva, which was at the time a city-state and a Protestant associate of the Swiss Confederacy. Since 1536, Geneva had been a Huguenot republic and the seat of Calvinism. Five generations before Rousseau, his ancestor Didier, a bookseller who may have published Protestant tracts, had escaped persecution from French Catholics by fleeing to Geneva in 1549, where he became a wine merchant

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338095237
• Artikelnr.: 64076684