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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Contemporary European Philosophers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What early 19th century philosopher is included in a group of pessimists, poets and composers considered the voices of the age?
(a) Immanuel Kant
(b) Rene Rousseau
(c) Schopenhauer
(d) Hegel

2. What are the second and third volumes of Spencer's work in 1872?
(a) The Evolution of Thought
(b) The Evolution of Life
(c) The Evolution of Science
(d) The Evolution of Species

3. By the thirteenth century A. D., how does the Church unite the European continent?
(a) by common language and desires
(b) by persecution of heresy
(c) by common faith and supernatural sanctions
(d) by millitancy and fear

4. Who is the author of Time and Free-will?
(a) Spencer
(b) Descartes
(c) Henri Bergson
(d) Schopenhauer

5. What does Plato say is a science and art one must live and prepare for?
(a) oratory
(b) teaching the young
(c) military leadership
(d) statesmanship

Short Answer Questions

1. What new philosophy uses faith and reason to force acceptance of untried assumptions and conclusions?

2. What does Kant classify as a result of an oligarchic constitution wherein the spoils of war go to a greedy few?

3. What bold denial of Kant's is based on reduction of religion to moral faith and hope?

4. What does Aristotle define as the entire vital principle of any being?

5. Why does Spinoza say an allegorical interpretation of the Bible allows it to be?

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