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  2. Discourse on Inequality - Wikipedia

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    Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men (French: Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes), also commonly known as the "Second Discourse", is a 1755 treatise by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, on the topic of social inequality and its origins.

  3. Essay on the Origin of Languages - Wikipedia

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    The essay was mentioned in Rousseau's 1762 book, Emile, or On Education. In this text, Rousseau lays out a narrative of the beginnings of language, using a similar literary form as the Second Discourse. Rousseau writes that language (as well as the human race) developed in southern warm climates and then migrated northwards to colder climates.

  4. Discourse on the Arts and Sciences - Wikipedia

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    A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences (1750), also known as Discourse on the Sciences and Arts (French: Discours sur les sciences et les arts) and commonly referred to as The First Discourse, is an essay by Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau which argued that the arts and sciences corrupt human morality. It was ...

  5. The Philosopher Who Critiqued Effective Altruism More Than ...

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    In the discourse, Rousseau claims to be responding to an “ambitious young man,” who had decided after reading the philosopher’s essays to dedicate his life to helping others.

  6. Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Wikipedia

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    Jean-Jacques Rousseau (UK: / ˈ r uː s oʊ /, US: / r uː ˈ s oʊ /; [1] [2] French: [ʒɑ̃ʒak ʁuso]; 28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher (), writer, and composer.. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational ...

  7. The Social Contract - Wikipedia

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    The Social Contract, originally published as On the Social Contract; or, Principles of Political Right (French: Du contrat social; ou, Principes du droit politique), is a 1762 French-language book by the Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

  8. UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect has outburst on way to ...

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    HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. -- Luigi Mangione, the suspect in last week's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, faced an extradition hearing on murder charges Tuesday afternoon. ...

  9. On Reddit account linked to Luigi Mangione, posts describe ...

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    An account that appears to be Mangione’s on the book review site Goodreads has on its “read” list books about chronic back pain and dieting, as well as “Industrial Society and Its Future ...