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Rousseau's Case for Censorship | Christopher Kelly on Rousseau

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The Paradox of Anonymity in Enlightenment Writing

This chapter explores the tension between esoteric and anonymous writing during the Enlightenment, focusing on how authors like Montesquieu and Voltaire navigated censorship. It also highlights Rousseau's insights on accountability, underscoring the complex interplay between anonymity, validation, and the implications of censorship in literary expression.

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