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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau say science inherently is?
(a) A way to better ourselves.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Captivating.
(d) Good for society.

2. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences restrict?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Ability to think.

3. What type of government does Rousseau say has no rationale and is against nature?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Hereditary monarchy.
(c) Republic.
(d) Oligarchy.

4. What does Rousseau say might result only in ignorance?
(a) Blindly following the philosophers.
(b) Bad education
(c) Studying art.
(d) Moral behavior.

5. What does Rousseau argue the arts force men to recognize?
(a) Their own weakness.
(b) Talent.
(c) The greatness of their leaders.
(d) Their piety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What follows the spread of knowledge according to the First Discourse?

2. What does Rousseau say the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences do?

3. What is, in science, more likely to result from speculation than truth?

4. Where was Rousseau born according to the Introduction?

5. Why does Rousseau say humanity remains secure?

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