Aim. The article presents the historical reception of Rousseau’s body of work in Poland. Since the publication of Emile in 1762, Polish pedagogues and historians of education have continued to be interested in the pedagogical ideas presented within the treatise. Over the years, Polish literature on the history of pedagogy has expanded to include various works on Rousseau’s approach to education. The article emphasises that particular attention is given to this luminary of pedagogy by history of education textbooks. Historical analyses are also published that present the role of the French Enlightenment in laying the foundations of modern education and upbringing.The current Polish historical and pedagogical literature lacks a study showing the reception of the Geneva philosopher's pedagogical thought in Poland. This article may be a starting point for further research on the development of Polish educators' interest in innovative Western European educational thought. Starting from the end of the 18th century, interest in the work of the author Emil is visible in each of the following eras. This undoubtedly proves the popularity and originality of his pedagogical views and their strong influence on educational theory and practice in other countries. Methods and materials. Method of document analysis. Results and conclusion. The article provides a general overview of major works on Rousseau’s approach to education written by Polish authors.