Rousseau is a proper noun referring to the 18th‑century philosopher Jean‑Jacques Rousseau, and by extension to works or ideas associated with him. The name is used in literary, historical, and academic contexts and is often cited in discussions of political philosophy, Enlightenment thought, and education. The pronunciation is non-intuitive in English due to French origin and silent letters, which can affect accuracy in formal writing or scholarly speech.
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