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Rousseau

A historical philosopher, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.

minor

Also known as Jean Jacques Rousseau

First appearance: i at the army school

Rousseau shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sherston buys a small red volume of 'The Morals of Rousseau' to distract himself, but finds no help in it.
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Rousseau first appears in 0000 i at the army school.

In VI: Sherston buys a small red volume of 'The Morals of Rousseau' to distract himself, but finds no help in it.

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The emotional peak occurs as the protagonist drifts in a blissful, narcissus-scented haze of safety and releas…

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See Rousseau in i at the army school