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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?
(a) Saint John of the Cross
(b) Saint Augustine.
(c) Saint Thomas.
(d) Saint Thomas Aquinas.

3. What follows the spread of knowledge according to the First Discourse?
(a) Riches.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Chaos.
(d) Corruption.

4. What was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Enlightened Despotism.

5. What does Rousseau argue the arts force men to reward people based on?
(a) Fortune.
(b) Birth.
(c) Appearance.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two laws of nature and natural right according to Rousseau?

2. What should academies organize society around?

3. When did Rousseau die?

4. Which place does the Dedication praise as a virtuous republic?

5. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke critiquing?

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