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“Our souls have been corrupted in proportion to the advancement of our sciences and out arts towards perfection”. It is mentioned in:
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“Our souls have been corrupted in proportion to the advancement of our sciences and out arts towards perfection”. It is mentioned in:

A.

Discourse on the Science and Arts

B.

Revolt against reason

C.

The Wealth of Nation

D.

The Theory of Moral Sentiments

E.

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Correct option is A

This statement is from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "Discourse on the Sciences and Arts" (1750), also known as the First Discourse. Rousseau argues that the progress of the sciences and arts has led to moral decay and corruption rather than human betterment, as they contribute to vanity, inequality, and artificial needs.
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· Rousseau is a critical figure in the Enlightenment but also a critic of its effects.
· Advocated for a return to simpler and more natural ways of life.
· His work laid the foundation for later Romanticism and critiques of modernity.
· Emphasizes that civilization corrupts natural human goodness.
· His political thought influenced the French Revolution.
· Also known for "The Social Contract" and "Emile, or On Education."
Additional Information:
· Revolt against reason: Not a specific philosophical work.
· The Wealth of Nations: Written by Adam Smith, the foundational text of modern economics.
· The Theory of Moral Sentiments: Also by Adam Smith, focusing on moral philosophy.

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