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Jean Jacques Rousseau Period 4

Anthony L. | Marie Z.

A. Name of Character: Jean-Jacques Rousseau B. Years they lived: Born June 28, 1712 - died in 1778 C.Their Job: Philosopher, writer, and composer D Their home country: Geneva, Switzerland E. 6 most important things they are known for: Made 6 books F. How they feel about human nature: Believed that people are born good, independent, and compassionate. And they get corrupted as they get older by science, laws etc. G: What type of government they think is best: Direct democracy H: Why they believe in that form of government: He felt that people's freedom to be preserved. Even though the United states and England represent democracy it is still corrupted. I. Would they support rights for women: Yes, because he believed that women should have the same education as men. He also believed that they should do more than just be house wives. J. Major beliefs of this person: He believed a world were the government didn't control everything.