Discours Sur Les Sciences Et Les Arts by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Or, The Restoration of the Sciences and Arts
In this seminal work, the author presents a provocative argument that the advancement of the arts and sciences has not led to the moral improvement of humanity, but rather to its corruption. He contends that as societies become more sophisticated and knowledgeable, they also become more deceitful and morally bankrupt. The text challenges the Enlightenment belief in progress, suggesting that the pursuit of knowledge and artistic refinement often masks the decay of virtue and the erosion of genuine human values. Through a critical examination of history and contemporary society, the author calls for a return to simplicity and authenticity in human life.
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- Published
- 1750
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 30-50
- Original Language
- French
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- Discourse on the Sciences and Arts
- First Discourse
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