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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 civilizations does Rousseau use to demonstrate his point on morality?
(a) French and British.
(b) Germans and Prussians.
(c) Romans and Greeks.
(d) Russians and Japanese.

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

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

4. What does Rousseau say at the end of Chapter 1 might contradict virtue?
(a) Education.
(b) Sciences.
(c) Religion.
(d) Ignorance.

5. What should the preface of the Second Discourse say philosophers must focus on?
(a) The oppression of the masses.
(b) Inequality between men and women.
(c) Why philosophers are great.
(d) Nature of man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What collapses with riches according to Rousseau?

2. What does Rousseau say is hidden in society?

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

4. What does Rousseau say about public praise?

5. What is needed by history according to Rousseau?

(see the answer key)

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