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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. According to Rousseau, who is forced to follow what men are doing?

2. Who does Rousseau say is wrong to think that because men have no natural sense of good that they must be wicked?

3. What produces economic inequality according to Rousseau?

4. What does Rousseau say about the interests of the ruler and the people in the perfect city he would choose as birthplace?

5. What type of government arises when inequality is the weakest?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Rousseau seek to uncover according to Chapter 3?

3. What does Rousseau believe about those who create property rights in Chapter 5?

4. What does philosophy do?

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

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

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

8. What happens when we give up liberty?

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

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

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 Rousseau's theory on economic inequality and discuss the ramifications of his theory on the populace, as well as on the economy. Students may rebut his comments with support from critics or by examining the concentration of wealth. Students should use the text to support their discussion.

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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