Confession of Faith

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Confession of Faith is a pivotal philosophical treatise, originally appearing as a section within his educational masterpiece, *Emile, or On Education*. This profound work expresses Rousseau’s controversial and influential views on natural religion, arguing for the necessity of faith in God based on reason and conscience, independent of the doctrines of organized churches or revealed scriptures. The work explores the innate goodness of humanity and intuitive moral sense, positing that true faith springs from the individual’s direct experience and contemplation of the natural world. This text has profoundly influenced subsequent philosophical and religious thought, challenging traditional religious authority and advocating for personal spiritual autonomy.