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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 kind of place would Rousseau have loved to be born?

2. Who tells the human to do good for himself and as little evil as he can to others?

3. Who theorizes that political authority originates with the father?

4. What does the savage man constantly focuses on?

5. What do not have regular form according to Rousseau?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does nature give man?

2. What is the savage man's nature?

3. What does Rousseau discuss during his analysis of the metaphysical or moral side of man?

4. What do humans owe their ideas to, according to Rousseau?

5. What does Rousseau claim about the rich or the wealthy?

6. What does Rousseau desire about law and the people?

7. What is fraught with challenges according to Rousseau?

8. What are the two conclusions about inequality that Rousseau traces at the end of Chapter 5?

9. What does Rousseau argue about contemporary historical events?

10. What happens as men acquire more?

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, 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 3

In an essay, discuss what Rousseau thinks about natural right in relation to natural law, giving examples from the text to support your conclusions. Use the text to support your statements.

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