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 does Rousseau argue at the beginning of "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) That the government is corrupt.
(b) Many civilizations believe that science arose from an enemy of humanity.
(c) That the arts are corrupt.
(d) Many civilizations believe that art arose from an enemy of humanity.

2. What was the state of France, according to Rousseau, as a result of the introduction of the arts and sciences?
(a) The needed the arts and sciences.
(b) The arts and sciences were a detrimental luxury.
(c) They discovered that they were better off in their ignorance.
(d) The arts and sciences were only a luxury.

3. What does Rousseau believe would return humans to the original state of society?
(a) Giving up power.
(b) Incomplete passion.
(c) Complete idleness.
(d) Complete desire.

4. 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 desire.
(c) The growth of social classes.
(d) The use of science.

5. Describe what Rousseau felt the following did NOT do for human morals in regard to the arts and sciences.?
(a) Affect them.
(b) Strengthen them.
(c) Improve them.
(d) Worsen them.