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The New Science of Politics by Eric Voegelin - Exam
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The New Science of Politics'?
A) Hannah Arendt
B) Eric Voegelin
C) Leo Strauss
D) John Rawls
  • 2. What is the main theme of Voegelin's 'The New Science of Politics'?
A) Economic policy
B) Military strategy
C) Political order and the human experience
D) Scientific progress
  • 3. Voegelin argues that political phenomena must be understood in the context of which of the following?
A) Economic structures
B) Environmental factors
C) Human consciousness
D) Technological advancements
  • 4. Voegelin’s critique of ideologies suggests they often lead to what?
A) Stagnation
B) Totalitarianism
C) Democracy
D) Anarchy
  • 5. Voegelin asserts that the abandonment of spiritual truths leads to what?
A) Scientific advancement
B) Economic boom
C) Cultural enlightenment
D) Political decay
  • 6. Voegelin criticizes which political ideology for its totalitarian tendencies?
A) Conservatism
B) Modern liberalism
C) Libertarianism
D) Socialism
  • 7. What does Voegelin think about the Enlightenment's view of reason?
A) It should be abandoned altogether
B) It is limited and often misguided
C) It is the ultimate guide to truth
D) It leads directly to progress
  • 8. Which of the following figures does Voegelin discuss within his framework?
A) Plato
B) Newton
C) Descartes
D) Darwin
  • 9. In Voegelin's perspective, the political experience is deeply connected with what?
A) Social media influence
B) Wealth accumulation
C) The search for meaning
D) Power struggles
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