CMP Review 2026-09-08

September 8, 2026

Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Victim or villain? Visionary or vacuous? Harbinger of light or darkness? For some the answer is obvious. Others are not so sure. And what did Charlotte Mason think? Readers of her volumes are not always sure whether he should be seen as generally or grudgingly good, partially or completely bad.

In 1921, while Charlotte Mason was editor of the Parents’ Review, a helpful article was published. Entitled simply “Rousseau,” it sheds light on how to think about this important and controversial figure. And perhaps it sheds light on how Mason thought about him, too. Expand your knowledge and refine your judgement by considering the article here.

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