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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 is needed by the law according to Rousseau?

2. What do lazy children perform according to Rousseau?

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

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

5. How does Rousseau qualify the relationship between the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences and their influence on society?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What examples does Rousseau offer in his demonstration of how progress produced corruption?

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

4. How has art and science affected France, according to Chapter 1?

5. What does Rousseau believe about open discernment?

6. What does Rousseau argue about philosophers?

7. What does the Second Discourse focus on?

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

9. Why is Rousseau concerned about children?

10. What does Rousseau state about artists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, Rousseau discusses how securing freedom of citizens is the sole purpose of the state. Discuss the role of the state and compare the types of government. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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