G.S. Skovoroda et J.J. Rousseau
G.S. Skovoroda and J.J. Rousseau

Summary/Abstract: The idea that self-knowledge is a path to happiness was widespread in the 18th century. This concept was developed by both Rousseau and Skovoroda, in the context of the aforementioned triplet. Rousseau considers the good to be aprioristic in man and explains its corruption as deterministic, by the action of the environment. In Skovoroda's conception of life, the core is represented by thought about man and the harmonious development of his personality. An important place in this anthropological approach is occupied by the symbol of the “stone” as the imperfect spiritual centre exposed to the external influences of the soul, which ultimately must be self-confident.

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