A Letter From Mr. Voltaire To M. Jean Jacques Rousseau (1766) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104595722 : 1104595729 : 13 Jun 2009 : A Letter From Mr. Voltaire To M. Jean Jacques Rousseau is a book written by the renowned French philosopher and writer, Francois Marie Arouet De Voltaire in 1766. The book is a letter addressed to his contemporary and fellow philosopher, Jean Jacques Rousseau. The letter is a critique of Rousseau's work, particularly his political philosophy, and contains Voltaire's opinions on various aspects of Rousseau's writings.Voltaire's main argument is that Rousseau's ideas are not practical and would not work in the real world. He argues that Rousseau's emphasis on the natural state of man and his opposition to civilization is misguided and ignores the benefits that society has brought to humanity. Voltaire also critiques Rousseau's ideas about government, arguing that his concept of the ""general will"" is too vague and impractical.The book is written in a conversa