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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 argue about the the society in which he was living in the First Discourse?
(a) It has high moral standards.
(b) It is on the brink of chaos.
(c) It is as perfect as it can be.
(d) It is morally depraved.

2. What part of society increased according to Rousseau?
(a) It's reliance on science.
(b) It's size.
(c) It's desire for art.
(d) It's thirst for knowledge?

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

4. What does Rousseau say happened to what fell apart in Chapter 1?
(a) It was forgotten.
(b) It was cast aside.
(c) It was taken over by new philosophers.
(d) It was resurrected.

5. What should academies organize society around?
(a) Clans.
(b) Family heritage.
(c) Riches.
(d) What knowledge different class should have.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of government does Rousseau say has no rationale and is against nature?

2. What does Rousseau wonder is improved or undermined by restoring the arts and sciences?

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

4. What was the most popular form of government in Europe during Rousseau's time?

5. What does Rousseau say arts and sciences restrict?

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