Emil
Jean-Jacques Rousseau · first published 1956
Mentioned 4 time(s) by 3 guest(s): 1 recommends, 1 critical.
Leon Kass on EconTalk (2025-06-16): mention
“…philosopher of education, famous for his Emile; author of a romantic novel…”
Ian Leslie on EconTalk (2022-05-30): mention
“…He wrote a book called Emil about a boy who can learn everything he needs without interference from adults…”
Sasse on Conversations with Tyler (2017-06-28): recommend
“…But I think the Emile is brilliant, both because it forces me to wrestle with ideas…”
Ben Sasse on the Space between Nebraska and Neverland (Ep. 25 - Live at Mason)
Sasse on Conversations with Tyler (2017-06-28): critique
“…So I hate-read Rousseau’s Emile for 18 months in 1997.…”
Ben Sasse on the Space between Nebraska and Neverland (Ep. 25 - Live at Mason)