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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. Why do men separate themselves according to Rousseau?
(a) To plot against others.
(b) To hide their vice.
(c) To play.
(d) To think good thoughts.

2. What were Hobbes, Spinoza and Locke trying to avoid when they were building their theories?
(a) Displeasing the King.
(b) Discussion about the law of nature.
(c) Metaphysical disputes.
(d) Having the same theory as Rousseau.

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

4. What does Rousseau say artists rarely are?
(a) Patriots or good men.
(b) Good.
(c) Smart.
(d) Successful.

5. What does Rousseau argue generates ethics?
(a) Religion.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What collapses with riches according to Rousseau?

2. What question does Rousseau try to answer about society?

3. What example does Rousseau use to demonstrate the link between free time and vanity?

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

5. How does Rousseau say science produces war?

(see the answer key)

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