• This module contains our first exam. Please note that you have the rest of the week to write this exam.
  • Due date: Monday, 9/30/24, in class.
  • How to submit your exam: Bring your completed exam paper to class on 9/30/24.
  • GRADING: Your exam will be graded as follows: each question is worth 20 points, 5 x 20 = 100 points in total.
  • RETURNING YOUR EXAM: I will return your graded exam in class, mostly likely a week from the 30th.
  • Note: this is an open book and open notes/videos exam (just like our quiz was). This means, when answering the questions, you can use all of the materials available on our class website. However, you must not use any outside information. Any outside information will be not given credit. Also, everything in your answers must be in your own words. No quotes from any of the readings or videos (you must paraphrase, put everything in your own words).
  • Note 2: Your answers to the questions on this exam, are supposed to be short and directly to the point. This means the typical answer should be in the range of 5-7 sentences minimum. However, there’s no need to write full essays for each question on this exam.

Question 1

What does Machiavelli have to say about whether a ruler should aspire to rule through cruelty or compassion? Your answer should clearly present Machiavelli’s argument and use examples to clarify your points.

Question 2

Karl Marx writes in The Communist Manifesto, that politics is class struggle.  What does he mean by class struggle? What is “class” and why does there have to be a conflict/struggle between classes in politics? Be specific and use an example to illustrate your argument.

Question 3

In Kant’s view, what does it mean for a person to be immature? Explain and give an example.

Question 4

According to Machiavelli, is it“better to be feared or loved”? Explain and give an example.

Question 5

According to Kant, why would an adult person remain (stay) in a condition of immaturity? Explain and give an example of such immaturity.