An introductory lecture summarizing the key ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Discourse on the Arts and Sciences
Some links to further guide your study:
Companion lectures & interviews:
Rousseau on the importance of heroes: Coming Soon
Texts I referenced (affiliate):
Best translation of the First Discourse: https://amzn.to/3Xr4NyO
My book notes: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/discourse-on-the-arts-and-sciences
Best reading companion to the First Discourse: https://amzn.to/4chZeXG
My book notes: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/rousseaus-critique-of-science-by
Best overview of Rousseau's view on the role of authors: https://amzn.to/4bX9JQD
My book notes: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/rousseau-as-author-by-christopher
