
FAQ About Jean-Jacques Rousseau

How was Rousseau's early life?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in Geneva in 1712. He had a challenging childhood, marked by the death of his mother shortly after his birth and his father's departure when Rousseau was ten. These early hardships influenced his outlook on life and contributed to his interest in education and human development. He left Geneva at an early age and eventually settled in Paris, where he became involved with intellectual circles.