Curated OER
The Enlightenment in Europe: Ch 22
Why study European Enlightenment? Because our governing forefathers and constitution were shaped by their words and philosophies. Presented here are facts and achievements of 8 different figures from the enlightened era. Also included is...
Curated OER
Four Enlightenment Thinkers
Students examine lives, philosophies, and political beliefs of four Enlightenment Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke. Students then work with partner to write short speech from...
Other
Rousseau Association
Comprehensive resource with hyperlinks to music, writings, and biographical information on Rousseau.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau
The complete text of Rousseau's The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau offered for free by Project Gutenburg and formatted for online reading.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Jean Jacque Rousseau, 1712 1778
A good biography of French Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, his philosophical writings and his influential idea of a 'Social Contract' between people and their ruler.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Education Reform
At this Wikipedia site, you can find out about the history and progress of education reform. Learn what Joseph Lancaster contributed to the field of educational reform, as well as other major figures, such as John Dewey and Horace Mann....
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Jean Jacques Rousseau
This site features the author Jean Jacques Rousseau including a biography and the full text of the nonfiction work, The Social Contract or Principles of Political Right.
Other
Inf Ed Encyclopedia: Jean Jaques Rousseau on Education
An extensive biography of Rousseau with lots of detail on his views on education, especially informal education.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: Impact of Enlightenment
The ideas of the Enlightenment began in Europe, but they were acted upon in the American colonies. See how the philosophies of John Locke and Rousseau influenced the thoughts and actions of Puritan clergy and political figures like...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712 1778)
Biography of the French deistic philosopher and author Jean Jacques Rousseau.
iCivics
I Civics: Rousseau Mini Lesson
Explore the ideas of Enlightenment thinker, Jean-Jacques Rousseau. His writings on natural and social freedom, the social contract, and democracy shaped the American system of government in a variety of ways.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Social Contract or Principles of Political Right
Read the full text of "The Social Contract" by Jean Jacques Rousseau. This book argued against monarchies and sparked revolutions in Europe, especially France.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Jean Jacques Rousseau
This biographical sketch makes use of quotations from Rousseau's works. Provides a bibliography of his work as well.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Jean Jacques Rousseau
A good biography mostly on Rousseau's political philosophy of "The Social Contract"
ABU: The Universal Library
Abu: Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712 1778)
This site from the ABU Biliotheque Universelle contains full French editions of "Les Confessions," "Du Contrat Social," and "Les reveries du promeneur solitaire."
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jean Jacques Rousseau
One of the most celebrated and most influential writers of the 18th century, was the son of a watchmaker at Geneva. (1712-1778)