Who is The Noble Savage from The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau and what is their importance? The_First_and_Second_Discourses:_By_Jean-Jacques_Rousseau English & Literature The Noble Savage | The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Many in our day believe that the original humans live in a state of happiness and peace. This image is not only common to traditional religion but also to many new age forms of spirituality. Some believe that men lived in small roving bands but remained healthier than he presently is, and simply survived from what nature provided him. These ancient men respected the earth and were somewhat happy, confining their desires to their immediate needs.