The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau: A Philosophical Autobiography - Hardcover

Rousseau, Jean Jacques

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 151542068X ISBN 13: 9781515420682

Publisher: SMK Books, 2018

Synopsis

A foundational autobiographical work, The Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau presents a detailed account of the author's life, tracing the development of his thought, character, and circumstances across a changing social and intellectual landscape. Structured as a personal narrative, the work combines recollection with reflection, offering insight into both individual experience and broader cultural context.

Rousseau's account is notable for its directness and introspective depth, addressing themes of identity, memory, moral judgment, and the tension between individual inclination and social expectation. The narrative moves across a range of settings and relationships, documenting formative experiences alongside the evolution of his ideas.

The work has remained central to the study of autobiography and eighteenth-century thought, influencing later developments in literature, philosophy, and self-examination. Its emphasis on personal truth and subjective experience marked a significant departure from earlier forms of life writing.

This edition presents the original text in a clear and stable format for contemporary reading.

About this title

About the Author

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer whose work influenced the development of modern political, educational, and philosophical thought. His writings, including The Social Contract and Emile, played a central role in the intellectual movement of the Enlightenment.

Edition details

• Publisher: SMK Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 151542068X
• ISBN 13: 9781515420682
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 618