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The number of critical studies that have been published of late on Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his work indicates the increased popularity that this 18th century philosopher is having today. In order to further explore, or perhaps enlarge the scope of studies, the need of “specialized bibliographies” is of the utmost importance. The purpose of this bibliography is to make available to scholars information relating to die medical and the psychological aspect of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his work.
Towards the end of his life when Jean-Jacques Rousseau was traveling at large he wrote the Confessions (1765-1770). In this work above all others that Rousseau has written one can see traces of paranoia, masochism, exhibitionism, and sexual inadequacy. To date, many articles have been written on Rousseau's various illnesses and inadequacies as seen in his life and works and the goal of this bibliography is certainly not to exploit Rousseau's neurosis. Rather we would like to show the complexities of this man in order to help us open new horizons for a greater appreciation of his life, his time, his work.
Inevitably this kind of complication is not exhaustive. Some obscure and fugitive articles have probably been written in all corners of the world but not yet catalogued. Much remains to be located, especially in the domain of studies on Rousseau. We have included in this bibliography titles that at a glance may seem to have no place in such a specialized compilation. Yet, upon careful examination of these works it will be quite evident that they are either a part of a psychoanalytical or psychological aspect of J. J. Rousseau.