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Enlightenment Thinkers: Rousseau and Wollstonecraft's Influence on Modern Society

Explore the revolutionary ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Mary Wollstonecraft, pivotal figures of the Enlightenment. Rousseau, a champion of individual freedom, proposed the concept of a social contract, advocating for a direct democracy where all voices are heard. Wollstonecraft, an early feminist, challenged societal norms with her landmark work, "Vindication of the Rights of Woman," arguing for women's rights to education and equal treatment. This understanding of their philosophies is crucial in recognizing their lasting impact on contemporary discussions about freedom, equality, and women's rights.

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Enlightenment Thinkers: Rousseau and Wollstonecraft's Influence on Modern Society

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  1. Good Afternoon! • NVC • The Age of Enlightenment • Jean-Jacques Rousseau • Mary Wollstonecraft Essential Question: What were the ideas of Rousseau and Wollstonecraft and how do they influence us today? Homework: Start studying for test on Block Day

  2. Jean-Jacques Rousseau • Jean-Jacque Rousseau • Born in Geneva, Switzerland • Later moved to France • The Social Contract (1762) • People should have as much individual freedom as possible • Government formed by a Social Contract: a direct democracy where everyone is equal and has an equal say in politics

  3. Mary Wollstonecraft • Mary Wollstonecraft • English Enlightenment philosopher • Self-educated woman • Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792) • Women are not respected by men in society • Society is keeping women down • Women must receive an equal education and have equal opportunities as men

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