Rousseau's Thought Analysis of Education from Emile

As a famous enlightenment thinker and education theorist in the French enlightenment period, Rousseau regards the education of Emile as the clue in his novel "Emile", carries out the deep criticism on the binding feudal education system, and then puts forward some of his unique education thought and concept. The didacticism thought of Rousseau has a far-reaching influence on later generations and it has very important significance. This paper starts from the social and historical background of France at that time and regards Rousseau's book "Emile" as the breakthrough point to analyze Rousseau's thought of education. The book "Emile" carries out the criticism on the feudal education system in the form of a novel body. The whole book embodies the Rousseau's enlightenment education thought. After the book was published, it has caused a sensation effect in France and other European countries and its effect is far-reaching and extensive. Rousseau expounds his education idea by verse words language and vivid examples in the book "Emile". It can fully consider the psychological and physiological characteristics of children in different growth period and advocates to carry out the education by stages. It has the progressive significance.