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