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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the "philosophes" think would happen to a society where false beliefs wither?
(a) It would get better.
(b) Women would come to power.
(c) It would rule the world.
(d) It would collapse.

2. What does science prevent the production of according to Rousseau?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Good leader.
(c) Good men.
(d) Worldly goods.

3. What question does Rousseau try to answer about society?
(a) Is society ready for change?
(b) Is society good for men?
(c) Is society accepting the rule of the kings?
(d) Is society good for animals?

4. What does Rousseau argue enlightenment usually produces?
(a) Better rulers.
(b) Better life for everyone.
(c) Laziness.
(d) Luxury.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau argue about the the society in which he was living in the First Discourse?

2. What does the pursuit of art and science not teach citizens?

3. What does Rousseau argue generates geometry?

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

5. What does luxury generate according to Rousseau?

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