Question

Who was the French philosopher whose belief in the goodness of human nature paved the way for Romanticism? A. Jean-Jacques Rousseau B. William Wordsworth C. Eugene Delacroix D. Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer 1

The philosopher, who opened the way to Romanticism with his beliefs about the goodness of human nature was Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Born in Geneva, he was also a writer and composer. In addition, his philosophy contributed to the expansion of the Enlightenment in Europe and to the aspects of the French Revolution, to the development of modern political, economic and educational thoughts. His sentimental novel Julie is one of the novels that were important for the development of Romanticism.

The answer is: A.

Answer 2

Beethoven was a musician, not a philosopher

Wordsworth was English, not French

Delacroix was an artist,not a philosopher

so the right answer is A. Jean-Jacques Rousseau