Emile or Education

3.5 avg 6 votes

About this book

Rousseau wrote about the difficulty of being a good individual within an inherently corrupting collectivity: society. Emile deals specifically with education, and outlines a system which would allow for human goodness. He uses the fictional story of Emile and his tutor to outline his ideas. The book was banned and publicly burned on its publication, but became a European bestseller and provided a basis for new education systems.

3.5 ★★★★☆ average of 2 sources · 6 votes
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3.5/5 · 6 readers · 410 pages · ≈ 7 h 36 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Emile or Education?

About ≈ 7 h 36 m — 410 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mEmile or Education~7 h 36 m

How many pages is Emile or Education?

410 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Emile or Education410

What genre is Emile or Education?

It sits on the Essays, Philosophy, History shelves.

Is Emile or Education in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Emile or Education?

The main characters include Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778).

Where does Emile or Education take place?

It takes place in Early works to 1800, Ouvrages avant 1800.

Who wrote Emile or Education?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Where can I read Emile or Education online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Time period Early works to 1800Ouvrages avant 1800 Characters Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)
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