Why is Rousseau an outstanding French thinker and writer?

Just look at his books. Rousseau's main works include On the Origin and Foundation of Human Inequality, On Social Contract, Emile, Confessions, New Eloise, Botanical Newsletter, etc. Rousseau moved to Paris in 1742. During his stay in Paris, Rousseau met Denis Derot and participated in the writing of the encyclopedia 1749. Rousseau specializes in music. But the most important contribution is the article on political economy written by 1755. 1750 (Geng Wunian), 38-year-old Rousseau won the first prize in the essay competition of Dijon school district with his essay on science and art. That year, the Dijon Academy of Sciences launched a topic entitled "Does the revival of science and art help to make customs simpler?" Rousseau's paper proved that the final result of scientific and artistic progress was not beneficial to mankind, so he won the first prize and made him a celebrity in Paris at once. Later, he wrote many other works, including On the Origin of Inequality (1755), The Story of Erroi (176 1), Amir (1762) and Social Contract (/kloc). In addition, Rousseau was interested in music and wrote two operas: Song of Love and Country Prophet. Rousseau's works have a unique language style (monologue) and romantic passion.

1752, the opera "village fortune teller" was successfully staged and was favored by the king and queen. Louis XV planned to meet Rousseau and give him an annuity. However, Rousseau was worried that he would lose his freedom by accepting an annuity, so he deliberately avoided it and was widely condemned. The Rural Diviner was staged many times later, but Rousseau benefited little from it.

176 1 year, the new "Arrow Si Qi" was published, which immediately caused a sensation in Paris. Among them, personal emotion and social ethics become the symbol of romantic literary creation through the contrast of scenery and environment. This book is also considered as the first romantic literary work in the world.

Rousseau was spurned before his death, but worshipped after his death. Rousseau was buried in the Pantheon in Paris. 179 1, 65438+2 1 In February, the National Assembly voted to erect a statue of Rousseau symbolizing the Great Revolution, with the golden inscription "Founder of Freedom".