Question 1

Francis Bacon wrote which important book describing the possibility of a utopian society?

Accepted Answer

A) The New Atlantis 
B) Wonder Woman 
C) The Republic 
D) A Modest Proposal 
E) Common Sense 
A) The New Atlantis 
B) Wonder Woman 
C) The Republic 
D) A Modest Proposal 
E) Common Sense

Question 2

Consider the work of utopian thinkers Plato, Bacon, Marx, and Skinner. Which of these, if any, created work that was revolutionary? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

All four of these thinkers can be consid

Question 3

Which academic discipline motivated the utopian work of B. F. Skinner?

Accepted Answer

A) Political science 
B) Economics 
C) Anthropology 
D) History 
E) Behavioral psychology 
A) Political science 
B) Economics 
C) Anthropology 
D) History 
E) Behavioral psychology

Question 4

Followers of Socratic philosophy are noted for their dedication to what overriding purpose(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) Truth 
B) Honor and courage 
C) Morality and faithfulness 
D) Physical perfection 
E) Internal peace 
A) Truth 
B) Honor and courage 
C) Morality and faithfulness 
D) Physical perfection 
E) Internal peace

Question 5

Given the failures of utopian experiments, is attempting to create a utopia worthwhile? In your response, consider the opinions and works of Marx and Plato.

Accepted Answer

The question of whether attempting to cr

Question 6

Compare the fictional nation of Bensalem to what you know about the Constitution of the United States.

Accepted Answer

The fictional nation of Bensalem, as des

Question 7

Why is the noble lie essential to Plato's concept of the just city?

Accepted Answer

A) The noble lie unifies the public by providing political equality. 
B) The noble lie unifies the public by providing economic equality. 
C) The noble lie unifies the public by banning all opposition to the regime. 
D) The noble lie unifies the public by splintering the opposition. 
E) The noble lie unifies the public by making them feel part of a nation. 
A) The noble lie unifies the public by providing political equality. 
B) The noble lie unifies the public by providing economic equality. 
C) The noble lie unifies the public by banning all opposition to the regime. 
D) The noble lie unifies the public by splintering the opposition. 
E) The noble lie unifies the public by making them feel part of a nation.

Question 8

How did Marx differ from Bacon and Plato in describing his utopian ideals?

Accepted Answer

A) Marx was more explicit in his criticism of the status quo and less clear in his description of his utopian society. 
B) Marx was less explicit in his criticism of the status quo but clearer in his description of his utopian society. 
C) Marx was much more focused on describing the precise way that his utopia would arise. 
D) Unlike Bacon and Plato, Marx was unsure if his utopia would ever come to be. 
E) Marx was much more focused on abstract reasoning than on specific observations. 
A) Marx was more explicit in his criticism of the status quo and less clear in his description of his utopian society. 
B) Marx was less explicit in his criticism of the status quo but clearer in his description of his utopian society. 
C) Marx was much more focused on describing the precise way that his utopia would arise. 
D) Unlike Bacon and Plato, Marx was unsure if his utopia would ever come to be. 
E) Marx was much more focused on abstract reasoning than on specific observations.

Question 9

Why are the philosopher-kings the only group able to govern Plato's ideal city?

Accepted Answer

A) They are the only group with the right family connections. 
B) They are the only group with the necessary physical strength. 
C) They are the only group with the needed political connections. 
D) They are the only group with sufficient economic resources. 
E) They are the only group with sufficient education and wisdom. 
A) They are the only group with the right family connections. 
B) They are the only group with the necessary physical strength. 
C) They are the only group with the needed political connections. 
D) They are the only group with sufficient economic resources. 
E) They are the only group with sufficient education and wisdom.

Question 10

How does Skinner believe that behavioral engineering is effective at changing behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Bad behavior is prevented by strong external pressures. 
B) Altering the stimuli changes the underlying desire to behave in certain ways. 
C) Punishments are so extreme that people fear them. 
D) Genetics are altered before the person is born and negative qualities are removed. 
E) Excessive work requirements do not allow people the time to behave negatively. 
A) Bad behavior is prevented by strong external pressures. 
B) Altering the stimuli changes the underlying desire to behave in certain ways. 
C) Punishments are so extreme that people fear them. 
D) Genetics are altered before the person is born and negative qualities are removed. 
E) Excessive work requirements do not allow people the time to behave negatively.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes a utopian society?

Accepted Answer

A) Any society where all taxes are abolished 
B) A visionary society where the workers control the means of production 
C) A visionary society representing perfect political and social order 
D) A visionary society without any public discord 
E) Any society where people's basic material needs are met 
A) Any society where all taxes are abolished 
B) A visionary society where the workers control the means of production 
C) A visionary society representing perfect political and social order 
D) A visionary society without any public discord 
E) Any society where people's basic material needs are met

Francis Bacon wrote which important book describing the possibility of a utopian society?

Consider the work of utopian thinkers Plato, Bacon, Marx, and Skinner. Which of these, if any, created work that was revolutionary? Why or why not?

Which academic discipline motivated the utopian work of B. F. Skinner?

Followers of Socratic philosophy are noted for their dedication to what overriding purpose(s)?

Given the failures of utopian experiments, is attempting to create a utopia worthwhile? In your response, consider the opinions and works of Marx and Plato.

Compare the fictional nation of Bensalem to what you know about the Constitution of the United States.

Why is the noble lie essential to Plato's concept of the just city?

How did Marx differ from Bacon and Plato in describing his utopian ideals?

Why are the philosopher-kings the only group able to govern Plato's ideal city?

How does Skinner believe that behavioral engineering is effective at changing behavior?

Which of the following best describes a utopian society?

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The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

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War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

World Politics: the Struggle for Power

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Exam 3: Utopias: Model States

Francis Bacon wrote which important book describing the possibility of a utopian society?

Consider the work of utopian thinkers Plato, Bacon, Marx, and Skinner. Which of these, if any, created work that was revolutionary? Why or why not?

Which academic discipline motivated the utopian work of B. F. Skinner?

Followers of Socratic philosophy are noted for their dedication to what overriding purpose(s)?

Given the failures of utopian experiments, is attempting to create a utopia worthwhile? In your response, consider the opinions and works of Marx and Plato.

Compare the fictional nation of Bensalem to what you know about the Constitution of the United States.

Why is the noble lie essential to Plato's concept of the just city?

How did Marx differ from Bacon and Plato in describing his utopian ideals?

Why are the philosopher-kings the only group able to govern Plato's ideal city?

How does Skinner believe that behavioral engineering is effective at changing behavior?

Which of the following best describes a utopian society?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

World Politics: the Struggle for Power

International Law and Organizations: the Quest for Order

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