"Emile, or On Education" is a philosophical and pedagogical book by the outstanding French thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In this work, the author examines the process of raising a child, emphasizing the importance of nature, freedom and self-development. Rousseau analyzes the relationship between the child and the teacher, defines the role of experience and learning in the formation of personality. The book "Emil" is one of the classic works of pedagogical literature and remains relevant to this day as a source of important views on the education of the famous Enlightenment philosopher.