👉 Chaucerianism is a philosophical and literary movement that emerged in the 18th century during the Enlightenment period. It was named after the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who advocated for the idea of a "chaucer" or "censorship," which he believed would prevent people from expressing their thoughts freely without fear of punishment. Chaucerianism is characterized by a concern with censorship and its impact on free speech. It argues that excessive and arbitrary government control over information