A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why, according to Burke, do we delight in the tragedies of others?
(a) We are happy we are not the victims.
(b) All humans have a sadistic streak.
(c) This is a function of sympathy instilled in us by our Creator.
(d) There is little else in the world in which to delight.

2. What general quality does Burke assert about "taste?"
(a) It is unnecessary for discussion about beauty.
(b) It is the sole means of valuing an individual.
(c) It is the province of the refined upper-class.
(d) It is natural and common to all people.

3. What does Burke hope will be the result of his "A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful"?
(a) Readers will be well-versed in the scientific method.
(b) Readers will leave the sciences behind in favor of imagination and passion.
(c) Readers will apply principles of taste and passion to the otherwise severe sciences.
(d) Readers will learn to control their passions when in specific social settings.

4. What does Burke note about youth, as related to taste?
(a) That although judgments may not be sound, taste is excellent.
(b) That innocence does not equal ignorance.
(c) That sensory pleasure is great while judgment is inaccurate.
(d) That youth is the province of true wisdom.

5. How does Burke define pain and pleasure?
(a) They are necessary to each other and cannot be separated.
(b) They are the only essential qualities about which people are concerned.
(c) They are each of a positive nature, not dependent upon each other.
(d) They are figments of human imagination that help us explain our world.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which human faculty does "taste" belong?

2. Why are certain drugs enjoyable, according to Burke?

3. What example does Burke use to demonstrate that differing tastes stem from the same basic root?

4. How does Burke define sympathy?

5. What is the general reason Burke wrote the book, as stated in the First Preface?

(see the answer key)

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