Emile

Emile (1762) by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a treatise on education. Rousseau argues that children are perfectly designed organisms, ready to learn from their surroundings and to grow into virtuous adults. But, due to the influence of corrupt society, they often fail to do so.

The full title is: Emile ou de l'education.

External Links

• "Emile" - full text from Project Gutenberg