Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a philosopher and writer whose work explored freedom, inequality and education. The Social Contract examined legitimate political authority, while Émile proposed an education designed to develop personal autonomy.

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Île Saint-Pierre · 1765

In 1765, Rousseau spent a brief, cherished stay on Île Saint-Pierre in Lake Biel. The Fifth Walk recalls botany, boating and unhurried wandering there. These are recurring habits shaped by weather and inclination; the modern clock times are illustrative.