In Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel Tarzan of the Apes (c.1930),Tarzan's character remained innately pure because he was reared as a feral child by apes,away from the corruption of human society.With whose philosophical viewpoint is this consistent?

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This is consistent with the philosophical viewpoint of Jean Jacques Rousseau in his book "Emile, or On Education" (1762). Rousseau believed that humans are naturally good but are corrupted by society and its institutions. He advocated for an education system where children would learn from nature and a simple life, away from the corrupting influence of society. Tarzan's character aligns with this idea as he remained innately pure due to his upbringing away from human civilization.

In Edgar Rice Burroughs's Novel Tarzan of the Apes (C