Rousseau and Revolution

In "Rousseau and Revolution," the tenth volume of their Pulitzer Prize-winning series, historians Will and Ariel Durant explore the tumultuous landscape of European civilization from 1756, focusing on the influential figure of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The audiobook delves into Rousseau's radical ideas on self-exploration and social upheaval, contrasting his views with those of Voltaire, while examining Rousseau's critiques of civilization and his advocacy for natural rights. As a key thinker of the romantic movement, Rousseau emerges as a pivotal figure in shaping the revolutionary spirit that would resonate across two centuries.