CVSP 206 Final, Spring 2003

ERIC. CNIVERS LIBRARY Civilization Sequence 206 — Final Exam Time: 2 Hours June 2003 Prof. M. Amyuni Part I: Answer in one paragraph 5 of the following questions: (50%) 1. What was the Enlightment? 2. What is Utilitarianism? 3. What is the “Invisible Hand”? 4. What is Positive Law? _ 5. What are the basic laws of Evolution? 6. What is the ultimate goal of a good methology according to Descartes? its consequences? 7. What were the terms of the wager or contract or agreement between Faust and Mephistopheles? What is modem about it? 8. What does class struggle entail for Karl Marx? What would it lead to? 9. Explain Nietzsche’s title Beyond Good and Evil. Part I: Choose one of the following questions and write a clear essay substantiated with examples from the texts we have read this semester. 1, Discuss the basic thesis of Freud in Civilization and its Discontents (his vision of Man, of Men, of Civilization....etc). In your conclusion, take a personal stand, give your opinion on this vision. OR 2. Discuss the basic theme(s) of Tayeb Salih’s Season of Migration to the North. What are the problems the author brings up? What is his position vis-a-vis these problems? What is yours? In your conclusion react personally those themes and problems as they stand to-day. Don’t be afraid to be personal. Express yourself freely. 3. Take either Simone de Beauvoir, or Beckett and discuss their vision of man/woman and the Human condition. In your conclusion, react personally to that vision. GOODLUCK!