A Discourse on Inequality Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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A Discourse on Inequality Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 the abuse of morality generated by, according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

2. What type of state is Rousseau interested in having?

3. Mankind's new period of reason is a transition from what age according to Rousseau?

4. What does Rousseau argue at the beginning of "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

5. How is wasting time viewed by society today, according to "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss what "Chapter 5, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part Two" says about despotism role in inequality.

2. Describe how Rousseau views the impact the size of a society has on determining an individual's motives.

3. In "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One", what passion does Rousseau worry about and why?

4. What is the general will composed of, according to "Chapter 7, A Discourse on Political Economy"?

5. Describe how Rousseau feels about luxury?

6. Describe where patriotism must come from as discussed in "Chapter 7, A Discourse on Political Economy".

7. Explain how Rousseau feels about knowledge as described in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface".

8. Discuss how Rousseau views passions and sensation in "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One".

9. Explain why Rousseau believes it is difficult to discuss the effects that the arts and sciences have on society.

10. Explain how private persons have become slaves, according to Rousseau in "Chapter 5, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part Two".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and describe how Rousseau viewed property rights in relation to humanity and the way humans interacted overall.

Essay Topic 2

According to Rousseau, analyze and describe where inequality originates and why it evolves to where it is in today's society.

Essay Topic 3

Describe and explain the affect that human passion has on humanity according to Rousseau in "A Discourse on Inequality".

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