Rousseau's First Discourse: Science & Art Are Poisoning You

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