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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 contradiction was Rousseau trying to illuminate?

2. What fell apart according to Rousseau?

3. What example does Rousseau use to demonstrate the link between free time and vanity?

4. What should academies organize society around?

5. What is, in science, more likely to result from speculation than truth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What examples of vanity does Rousseau give in Chapter 2?

2. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Rousseau believe about talented people?

3. What are the two laws of nature and natural right?

4. What claim about civilization is made at the start of Chapter 2?

5. What is the most popular form of government in 18th century France and how is it described?

6. What does Rousseau state about artists?

7. At the start of Chapter 1, what is Rousseau concerned about?

8. What is at the heart of Rousseau's philosophy, according to the Introduction?

9. What does Rousseau believe contradicts one another?

10. How does Rousseau explain the nature of man in relation to art?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, discuss Rousseau's belief regarding private property and how it leads to social and economic inequality. Students should discuss how Rousseau's theory, if true, may lead to competition or rivalry. Students may choose to disagree with Rousseau in the essay and must support their argument for or against Rousseau's theory.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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