rousseauism

rousseauism
\\rüˈsōˌizəm\ noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Jean Jacques Rousseau + English -ism
: the philosophy of Jean Jacques Rousseau or his followers and especially the doctrines of the inherent equality of men, the general will as the basis of government, and the corruption and degradation of human nature by civilization — compare social contract

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Rousseauist, Rousseauite, n.Rousseauistic, adj.
/rooh soh"iz euhm/, n.
the doctrines or principles of Jean Jacques Rousseau or his adherents.
[1860-65; ROUSSEAU + -ISM]

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