#1 Jean-Jacques Rousseau makes the provocative claim that the transfer of sovereignty involves in the election of representatives signifies a loss of freedom: "The instant a people chooses representatives‚ it is no longer free." (On the Social Contract‚ p.103) Do you agree with Rousseau? The book "On the Social Contract" published on 1762 by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is one of his most important works‚ which points out the basis for a genuine political order and freedom. One of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau “Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the most important philosophers of the French Enlightenment” ("Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Biography"). Rousseau was born on June 8‚ 1712 in Geneva‚ Switzerland. When he was only nine days old his mother‚ Suzanne Bernard passed away leaving him with his father‚ Isaac Rousseau‚ who raised and educated him until he was ten-years-old. “According to Rousseau ’s own subsequent accounts‚ the haphazard education that he received from his father included
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Webster’s dictionary defines honor as “respect that is given to someone who is admired.” Jacques Cousteau was born in a village in the southwest of France on June 11th‚ 1910. As a child‚ Cousteau had a strong curiosity of water and mechanical objects. He graduated from College Stanislas in Paris and in 1930 he entered the French Naval Academy. In 1933 he broke both of his arms in a car accident and nearly died. He began swimming in the medditeranean as rehibilitation. He was given a pair of swimming
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Dec. 11‚ 2013 Playtime Adaption Jacques Tati’s nineteen sixty-seven debut of “Playtime” not only revolutionized his creative genius but also ruined him financially. His unique use of mise-en-scène shines through‚ creating busy high maintenance environments that anyone would find intimidating. Tati transitions throughout the film from an incomprehensible space cluttered by cubicles to a high-strung restaurant dismantled in an unorganized fashion in the essence of enjoying oneself. It is this
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Jean Jacques Rousseau Jean-Jacques Rousseau is one of the most well-known philosophers to ever live. A Swiss born philosopher‚ writer‚ and political theorist‚ Rousseau’s writing inspired the leaders of the French Revolution‚ Enlightenment movement and the Romantic generation. Rousseau is thought to be the least academic of the modern philosophers and his thought brought the Age of Reason to an end. Rousseau was extremely influential at his time. He had a direct impact on people’s way of life‚ opened
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The Life of Jacques Cartier Jacques Cartier was born December 31‚ 1491 in St. Malo. He was a respectable mariner. In 1520 Cartier married a rich woman named Mary Catherine des Granches. France sponsored Cartier for his voyages. He was sponsored by King Francis. Cartier’s first voyage was in 1534. Cartier was searching for a western route to Asia. During his first voyage he explored parts of Newfoundland and discovered new species of birds. On May 19 He set his second voyage with three ships
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Malia Gerard June 30‚ 2012 PSYC-508 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) * Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher‚ writer‚ and composer of 18th-century Romanticism of French expression. His political philosophy influenced the French Revolution as well as the overall development of modern political‚ sociological and educational thought. * Known as the Father of the French Revolution * Saw children as “noble savages” - naturally endowed with a sense of right and wrong
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The author of The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College‚ Jacques Steinberg’s process was to inform students who are applying to college by writing a nonfiction book. Steinberg’s book and Jobs speech both were made to help students‚ yet they don’t both have to do with grades‚ but real life. Steve Jobs however after being the cofounder of the Apple company and products he has started to also become a motivational speaker. Jobs spoke for Stanford’s graduating class in 2005
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a very significant man not only during his time‚ the time of the Enlightenment‚ but also in the formation of some of the modern principles and ideals seen today. He led an interesting yet controversial life and had opinions of the same sort. He made important contributions to philosophy‚ literature‚ and music with his presenting of his ideas‚ publishing of books‚ and composing of music. He is still regarded today as an important intellectual figure. Rousseau was born
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Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton When it comes to Louis Vuitton‚ we all think of Marc Jacobs. This talented designer has been with Louis Vuitton close 2 decades and has left indelible mark in the development of the brand Louis Vuitton. The first step in the successful design career was marked by Marc Jacobs fashion label event 150 old Louis Vuitton "dots" “brain” This U.S. position Creative Director. Year 1997‚ Jacobs has officially become an important part of the oldest fashion brand Louis Vuitton.
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