CVSP 203 Final, Fall 1996
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Civilization Sequence Program
Final Examination January 1997
C.S. 203
Prof. I. Najjar
Two Hours
Choose one of the following two essay questions:
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The question of the original state of man plays a
determining factor in the view of the political society
that would emerge from it. Discuss how this is the
case in the political outlooks of Marx and Hobbes.
What view of man was Faust led to from speculating on
the origin of things?
. According to Marx, the clash between the proletariat
and the bourgeoisie is inevitable and inescapable.
Discuss the reasons that led Marx to this view. How
would Locke view the two classes and what grounds would
he suggest to resolve their antagonism? If Kant were
to evaluate Locke’s and Marx’ solutions for the
conflict between the two classes, which one would he
find morally acceptable?
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