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    Rousseau (en. Rousseau)

    /ʁu.so/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Name of an 18th-century Swiss philosopher and writer.
    Rousseau promoted the idea of the social contract.
    Rousseau promovió la idea del contrato social.
    Reference to Rousseau's work, especially on education topics.
    Rousseau's work, 'Emile', is fundamental in pedagogy.
    La obra de Rousseau, 'Emilio', es fundamental en la pedagogía.
    His influence on the French Revolution and romantic thought.
    Rousseau's thought helped shape the ideas of freedom.
    El pensamiento de Rousseau ayudó a dar forma a las ideas de libertad.

    Etymology

    The name comes from French, meaning 'reddish,' referring to the color of hair.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Social contract
    Concept developed by Rousseau advocating the idea of an agreement between individuals to form a society.
    Contract social
    Return to nature
    Rousseauist ideology that advocates returning to a natural and less corrupt state.
    Vuelta a la naturaleza
    Noble savage
    Term coined by Rousseau to describe the idea that man is good by nature.
    Noble salvaje

    Related Words

    Enlightenment
    Cultural and philosophical movement in Europe that influenced Rousseau's ideas.
    Ilustración
    Romanticism
    Literary and artistic current inspired by Rousseau's ideas.
    Romanticismo
    Education
    Concept deeply influenced by Rousseau's works on learning and human development.
    Educación

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme political ideology
    Some use 'rousseau' as a synonym for anarchism.
    Algunos usan 'rousseau' como sinónimo de anarquismo.
    Return to the roots
    In meetings, 'going Rousseau' is mentioned when it comes to living simpler.
    En reuniones, se menciona 'irse a lo Rousseau' cuando se trata de vivir más simple.