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