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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 the increase of knowledge helps generate?

2. What is not superior to the present day?

3. What does science prevent the production of according to Rousseau?

4. What is Rousseau concerned about in the treatment of the topic of Chapter 1?

5. What does Rousseau argue generates ethics?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is at the heart of Rousseau's philosophy, according to the Introduction?

2. What does the First Discourse argue?

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

4. Why is Rousseau concerned about children?

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

6. What are the two laws of nature and natural right?

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

8. At the start of Chapter 1, what is Rousseau concerned about?

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

10. What does Rousseau believe about time?

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

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, compare the philosophical teachings of Rousseau, Hobbes, and Locke to discuss the similarities and differences. Use secondary sources to support your discussion.

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