Rousseau, Jean Jacques (1712-1778) Swiss-born, French philosopher and
author regarded as the father of French romanticism. Some of Rousseau's
greatest contributions to philosophy were his thoughts on individualism
and rebellion against the established political order.
Discourse on the Origins of Inequality (1754)
In this relatively brief discourse, Rousseau answers the question,
"What is the origin of inequality among men, and is it authorized
by natural law?" The translation is by G. D. H. Cole.
