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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. How many natural principles does Rousseau say exist before reason?

2. What does Rousseau say men dwell on?

3. What is Rousseau using the dedication for?

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

5. What power does Rousseau want the citizens of the cities to be able to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as men acquire more?

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

3. What does Rousseau argue about contemporary historical events?

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

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

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

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

8. What happens when we give up liberty?

9. What does nature give man?

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

Discuss Rousseau's view of suffering as discussed in Chapter 6 and examine both the causes and effects of suffering. Students should use the text to support their statements.

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

Rousseau introduces moral inequality as being based on unnatural foundations. In an essay, discuss how differences in power, social class, and wealth can be examples of moral inequality based on Rousseau's discussion. Use the text to support your discussion.

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