Emile or Education: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Emile or Education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Rousseau wrote about the difficulty of being a good individual within an inherently corrupting collectivity: society. Emile deals specifically with education, and outlines a system which would allow for human goodness. He uses the fictional story of Emile and his tutor to outline his ideas. The book was banned and publicly burned on its publication, but became a European bestseller and provided a basis for new education systems.
Quick facts about Emile or Education
- Title: Emile or Education
- Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- First published: 1762
- Genre: education, early works to 1800, education, early works to 1800
- OpenLibrary ID: OL80613W
Where to read Emile or Education
Emile or Education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Emile or Education about?
Rousseau wrote about the difficulty of being a good individual within an inherently corrupting collectivity: society.
Who wrote Emile or Education?
Emile or Education was written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
When was Emile or Education published?
Emile or Education was first published in 1762.
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