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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 does Rousseau say is hidden in society?
(a) A chariot of intelligence.
(b) A train of vices.
(c) A car of knowledge.
(d) A boatload of art.

2. Who attacked art and science according to Rousseau?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Hobbes.
(d) Plato.

3. How does the Introduction classify both Hobbes and Locke?
(a) Classical.
(b) Modern.
(c) Pre-modern.
(d) Ancient.

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

5. What does Rousseau say preceded what men are coming to?
(a) Enlightenment.
(b) Socratism.
(c) Barbarism.
(d) Sophism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should the preface of the Second Discourse say philosophers must focus on?

2. What does Rousseau think artistic progress produces?

3. How can what Rousseau say fell apart survive under?

4. Why do men separate themselves according to Rousseau?

5. How many sections does the Introduction say the Second Discourse has?

(see the answer key)

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