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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Rousseau first figure out before writing "A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality"?

2. According to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I" how were humans more secure in earlier societies?

3. What does Rousseau think the government and society can have?

4. What does Rousseau write was required in order to reach a new period of reason?

5. What is Rousseau's biggest worry when discussing the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the two types of inequality Rousseau sees in humans according to "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One".

2. How does Rousseau respond to the lack of direct evidence about man's nature state?

3. Describe how Rousseau views the impact the size of a society has on determining an individual's motives.

4. What does Rousseau argue government came from?

5. Where does Rousseau believe many civilizations believe science arose from according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

6. In "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix" what happens as a result of luxury?

7. According to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I" how does slavery make man civilized?

8. Explain how Rousseau wants people to recognize the authority of the State in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface".

9. How should people with great talent behave, according to Rousseau in "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

10. Explain Rousseau's view of philosophers.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Rousseau believe that Socrates praised ignorance? Use this information provided in your reading, as well as your knowledge of history to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and describe how Rousseau viewed property rights in relation to humanity and the way humans interacted overall.

Essay Topic 3

Describe and explain how morality's corruption does or does not destroy taste, according to Rousseau.

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