My name is Jean-Jacques Rousseau. I was born on June 28, 1712 and I influenced the French revolution through political, sociological, and educational thought.  I believe that all people in their natural state are pretty much good.  Our innocence is corrupted by evils around our society which can mislead others.  In 1762 I created my book called the Social Contract.  It explains how I believe that the world has too many limitations upon the people's behaviors.  At the same time controls are necessary but not something to take advantage of or to overuse.  My faith is in general will or the best conscience of the people. The good of the people as a whole is above individual accolades.  I died on July 2nd, 1778.