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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rousseau see the state of man in "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix"?

2. What does Rousseau believe divides a repressed man?

3. What does Rousseau mention men differ in as common character starts to develop within the human?

4. According to Rousseau, what is the savage man of nature focused on?

5. What do men have that can be combined, according to Rousseau?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the overall intention for Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writing "A Discourse on Inequality" and what he desired to accomplish from this work.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and describe how Rousseau believes individual talent leads to inequality which ultimately "cheapens" one's virtue.

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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