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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say artists rarely are?

2. Who attacked art and science according to Rousseau?

3. What is Chapter 1 about?

4. What does Rousseau say humanity possessed even before the advent of art?

5. What follows the spread of knowledge according to the First Discourse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Rousseau refer to in his statement about how the sciences to not improve morals?

2. What alarming consequences does science have, according to Chapter 2?

3. What does Rousseau believe about open discernment?

4. What examples of vanity does Rousseau give in Chapter 2?

5. According to the Introduction, what does the First Discourse seek to prove?

6. What does Rousseau argue about philosophers?

7. What are three main influences on Rousseau's work, according to the Introduction?

8. How does Rousseau explain the nature of man in relation to art?

9. What does Rousseau state has fallen apart in Chapter 1?

10. What claim about civilization is made at the start of Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, discuss the difference between the savage man and the modern man as introduced by Rousseau and make sure to examine the similarities and differences, as well as influences of each.

Essay Topic 2

Rousseau introduces moral inequality as being based on unnatural foundations. In an essay, discuss how differences in power, social class, and wealth can be examples of moral inequality based on Rousseau's discussion. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

In an essay, discuss how needs are the driving force behind modern society and the results of such needs. Use the text to support your discussion.

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