Thinkers - Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Pt. 2, Discourse on the Arts and Sciences

Beyond the Text: The Intellectual Historian's Podcast - A podcast by Samuel Woodall

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Send us a text Welcome to Beyond the Text: Thinkers, a special edition hosted by Samuel Woodall, offering a unique exploration of intellectual history. In this episode, we dive into the profound ideas presented in Rousseau's First Discourse, challenging prevailing Enlightenment beliefs. Rousseau's critical perspective on the 'Age of Reason' questions the authenticity of virtue in a society consumed by appearances. Explore with us as we uncover the dangers of conformity and the myth of excell...