Rousseau: Freedom, Society, and the Corruption of Man

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Stricklandgate House | Kendal

Darren Harper
Publisher/HostDarren Harper
Rousseau: Freedom, Society, and the Corruption of Man
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As part of an ongoing series, 'A History of Western Philosophy', we'll be exploring the Age of Reason, Self & Society.
About this Event

Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed we are born free, but everywhere find ourselves in chains. In this session, we’ll examine Rousseau’s provocative argument that society corrupts our natural goodness, and that our sense of self — even our desires — are shaped by others. How should we live together without becoming inauthentic? And what kind of education, or politics, might restore our lost freedom?

Suggested Reading: Discourse on the Origin of Inequality (Preface + Part One) by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 13.50 to GBP 22.50

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