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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the abuse of morality generated by, according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) The growth of inequality between men.
(b) The growth of social classes.
(c) The use of science.
(d) The growth of desire.

2. What does Rousseau question moral behavior could strictly be brought about by?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Hatred.

3. According to Rousseau, why does science lead to war?
(a) It produces better weapons.
(b) It enables the desire of revenge.
(c) It gives knowledge.
(d) It allows plan of attacks.

4. What does inequality cheapen according to Rousseau?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Love.
(c) Weatlth.
(d) Compassion.

5. What does Rousseau say wise men do not chase?
(a) Love.
(b) Power.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rousseau, what ancient thinker praised ignorance?

2. What does Rousseau say arts require?

3. What should mans' response to the effects of art and science on society be, as described by Rousseau?

4. What should society teach men to do instead of pursuing virtue, according to Rousseau?

5. Where did Rousseau analyze the effects of the arts and sciences on at the end of "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences. Part 1"?

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