Rousseau, how important is he to the history of europe?

Question

the enlightenment philosipher, he was apart of the declaration of the rights of man....did alot of things reflect off of his ideals or do you think another philosipher could be more influential than him?

Answer 1

Many of Rousseau's ideas influenced the French Revolution which was a major turning point in European history. So I'd say that he was pretty important. There were some other enlightenment thinkers who were equally important such as Hobbes, Locke, and Montesquieu.

Answer 2

Rousseau's Social Contract was the handbook of the French Revolution. He greatly influence Che Guevara who carried a copy of the contract with him always.