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Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, born in 1712, explored themes of freedom, human nature, and societal structures that laid the groundwork for the French Revolution. His major works, including The Social Contract, introduced concepts around democracy and the general will, arguing that legitimate authority stems from the consensus of the governed.
Rousseau emphasized natural education and individual freedom, challenging the norms of institutionalized learning and proposing a philosophy that greatly influenced modern educational theories.