The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rousseau qualify the relationship between the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences and their influence on society?
(a) Immutable.
(b) A thing of the past.
(c) Crumbling.
(d) Paradoxical.

2. What is the First Discourse about according to the Introduction?
(a) Monarchy is a good government.
(b) Frederick the Great's accomplishments.
(c) Popular enlightenment corrupts morals.
(d) An attack on Locke.

3. When did Rousseau die?
(a) 1778.
(b) 1789.
(c) 1804.
(d) 1777.

4. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?
(a) It was cast aside.
(b) It was forgotten.
(c) It was resurrected.
(d) It was taken over by new philosophers.

5. What does Rousseau say is hidden in society?
(a) A car of knowledge.
(b) A boatload of art.
(c) A train of vices.
(d) A chariot of intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say might result only in ignorance?

2. What should academies organize society around?

3. What does Rousseau say science inherently is?

4. What should the preface of the Second Discourse say philosophers must focus on?

5. What is Rousseau concerned about in the treatment of the topic of Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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