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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. How does Rousseau qualify what humanity possessed even before the advent of art?
2. What does Rousseau think artistic progress produces?
3. What does Rousseau say the increase of knowledge helps generate?
4. What does Rousseau say that the men will soon require?
5. What Saint influenced Rousseau's vision?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Rousseau believe about talented people?
2. At the start of Chapter 1, what is Rousseau concerned about?
3. What does Rousseau state has fallen apart in Chapter 1?
4. How has art and science affected France, according to Chapter 1?
5. How does Rousseau depict men of today?
6. How does Rousseau explain the nature of man in relation to art?
7. What alarming consequences does science have, according to Chapter 2?
8. What does Rousseau believe about time?
9. What does the Second Discourse focus on?
10. What are the two laws of nature and natural right?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Rousseau's belief in personal freedom and autonomy in relation to the government and compare his thoughts with that of Locke in an essay. Students should use Rousseau's First and Second Discourses, as well as Locke's Second Treatise of Government to support their discussion.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss how Rousseau describes enlightenment, including the development of human reasoning, language, and mental capacities in an essay. Use the text to support your analysis.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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