what were the role of French philosophers in the society
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I would go as far to say that the French Revolution, and especially the reign of terror, wouldn’t have taken place had Rosseau not published not only the Social Contract but also a series of influential works, i.e. the discourses, the emil, etc. His ideas collected and empowered the French people around one idea, viz. the supreme direction of the General Will.
For this reason, some refer to Rosseau as the father of modern totalitarianism, but I believe that interpretation is a gross misread of his works.