024 - Book 4 Part 4

from Èmile · host Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Published in 1762, Émile, or On Education is a groundbreaking work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau that reshaped the landscape of education and politics. Through the fictional character of Emile, Rousseau explores the intricacies of human development, emphasizing the balance between nurturing the mind and managing passions. His radical views on established institutions sparked significant controversy, notably attracting the ire of Archbishop Christophe de Beaumont, who condemned the book in an encyclical. Rousseau argues that man undergoes two births the first to exist and the second to truly live, beginning at puberty. This profound work also introduces Emiles imaginary companion, Sophy, and has been translated into English multiple times, with Barbara Foxleys 1912 translation available through Gutenberg.org. Join us as we delve into Rousseaus revolutionary ideas on education and human nature.

NOW PLAYING

024 - Book 4 Part 4

0:00 44:34

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

The Creed of a Savoyard Priest Part 7

May 7, 2026 ·31m

The Creed of a Savoyard Priest Part 8

May 7, 2026 ·43m

The Creed of a Savoyard Priest Part 9

May 7, 2026 ·30m

The Creed of a Savoyard Priest Part 10

May 7, 2026 ·27m

Book 5, Part 1

May 7, 2026 ·34m

Book 5, Part 2

May 7, 2026 ·40m

Similar Podcasts

Èmile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 - 1778) ciesse Emile, or On Education or Émile, or Treatise on Education (French: Émile, ou De l’éducation) was published in 1762 in French and German and in 1763 in English. The significance of Rousseau in education as well as in politics must be found in his revolutionary attitude toward established institutions. Some of his biographers relate the story that when the Academy of Dijon, in 1749, offered a prize for an essay on the question whether the progress of the arts and sciences has tended to the purification of morals and manners, he followed the suggestion of Diderot, who reminded him of the greater notoriety which he could gain by advocating the negative side. The Archbishop of Paris, Christophe de Beaumont (1703-1781), saw in it a dangerous, mischievous work, and gave himself the trouble of writing a long encyclical letter in order to point out the book to the reprobation of the faithful. This was due to the Fourth Book, Confessions of a Savoyard Priest.Rousseau created an imagi Èmile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 - 1778) LibriVox Emile, or On Education or Émile, or Treatise on Education (French: Émile, ou De l’éducation) was published in 1762 in French and German and in 1763 in English. The significance of Rousseau in education as well as in politics must be found in his revolutionary attitude toward established institutions. Some of his biographers relate the story that when the Academy of Dijon, in 1749, offered a prize for an essay on the question whether the progress of the arts and sciences has tended to the purification of morals and manners, he followed the suggestion of Diderot, who reminded him of the greater notoriety which he could gain by advocating the negative side. The Archbishop of Paris, Christophe de Beaumont (1703-1781), saw in it a dangerous, mischievous work, and gave himself the trouble of writing a long encyclical letter in order to point out the book to the reprobation of the faithful. This was due to the Fourth Book, Confessions of a Savoyard Priest.Rousseau created an imagi

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Èmile?

This episode is 44 minutes long.

When was this Èmile episode published?

This episode was published on February 17, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Èmile episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!