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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 the human owe many of their ideas to according to Rousseau?

2. What does Rousseau want his rulers to consider?

3. What does not preserve liberty according to Rousseau?

4. What do men become when they acquire more than others according to Rousseau?

5. What does Rousseau say men dwell on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rousseau begin by supposing in Chapter 4?

2. What does Rousseau argue about contemporary historical events?

3. What does Rousseau argue about humanity at the end of Chapter 3?

4. What does nature give man?

5. What are the two types of inequality among humans presented by Rousseau in Chapter 4?

6. How does Rousseau proceed in his discussion on the state of nature?

7. How does Chapter 3 open?

8. What happens when we give up liberty?

9. What does natural inequality produce, according to Rousseau?

10. What happens as family grows?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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