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The people of Jean Jacques Rousseaus time greatly admired his theories, including his promotion of breast-feeding and his concept of natural education. ... Rousseau describes his educational methods in Emile, the story of a boys upbringing in natural state. Admiring his thoughts, Mary Wollstonecraft applauded Rousseaus scheme for Emile but criticized the neglect of Emiles perfect wife, Sophie. ... Rousseau outlines his theories for the ideal education for women in Chapter V of Emile written between 1757 and 1761. These were so different from his plan for Emile that it becomes necessary to place them in the framework of his time and the particular prejudices of Rousseau. ... All of Rousseaus educational theories derive from his attempt to preserve natures pure state. ... Books would not be forced on the child – at twelve Emile would hardly know what to do with a book. ... His scheme for Emile was radical; his scheme for Sophie was not radical enough. ... " He stresses freedom of movement and physical exertion for Emile, claiming that weak bodies contain weak minds. ...
Emile is not instructed in religious matters until he reaches adulthood. ... When addressing women in Emile, he stressed the important roles women play in the education of children, yet by denying women the ability to reason he denies them the ability to raise children, which Mary Wollstonecraft later attempts to prove.
Approximate Word count = 1035
Approximate Pages = 4.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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