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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rousseau, what is the natural or physical inequality established by?

2. What was the result of new tools being invented, according to Rousseau?

3. What is at conflict in "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix" that concerns Rousseau?

4. How does Rousseau think the gods will react to people forming a more perfect union?

5. What can society no longer exist on after luxury is introduced, according to Rousseau?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and explain the affect that human passion has on humanity according to Rousseau in "A Discourse on Inequality".

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Rousseau's definition of the savage man to the modern man.

Essay Topic 3

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

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