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Encyclopedia Articles
This section features articles from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. The SEP is probably the most comprehensive online philosophy resource. It features in-depth articles on a huge number of philosophical topics, however, it is aimed at an academic audience and may be too detailed and technical for beginners. The IEP is generally more beginner-friendly but is also considered to be less reliable. Wikipedia is also an option, but it is much less reliable than either of these.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Articles
This section features short articles written by professional philosophers and aimed at a general audience. These articles are ideal for anyone looking for a shorter or more beginner-friendly introduction to Rousseau than the encyclopedia articles listed above.
Aeon
The Times Literary Supplement
The Guardian
- What would Rousseau make of our selfish age?
- For Rousseau, man is born free, but kept free only by compassion
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau: as relevant as ever
- For Rousseau, it’s humanity that’s divine, not reason
- Atheism is an offshoot of deism
- Why Christianity was the wrong civil religion for Rousseau
- Rousseau shows us that there is a way to break the chains – from within
OUP Blog
Podcasts
This section features episodes from leading philosophy podcasts. These are also aimed at a general audience and are a good option for beginners who prefer audio content.
Philosophy Bites
In Our Time
Elucidations
Short Videos (<30 mins)
This section features short videos aimed at beginners.
Then & Now
Lectures/Longer Videos (>30 mins)
This section features longer videos and lectures.
Course Syllabi
See this page for course syllabi on Rousseau.
Books
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Quotes
See this selection of key quotes by Rousseau.
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