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Rousseau on Education

In Our Time

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Legacy and Controversy

This chapter explores the author's tumultuous personal life and its impact on his literary reputation, particularly through the lens of his decision to give up his children for adoption. It also examines his conflicts with religious authorities and the societal stigma surrounding his choices, emphasizing the emotional burden of parenthood as reflected in his writings.

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