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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Natural Sciences.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wilson mean by the Ionian Enchantment'?
(a) Belief in the multiplicity of forms.
(b) Belief in a historical process.
(c) Belief in a transcendent spirit.
(d) Belief in the unity of species.

2. What does Wilson use the discussion of the unity of species to prepare for?
(a) A discussion of the equality of genders.
(b) A discussion of the unity of sciences.
(c) A discussion of the conscience and society.
(d) A discussion of the inevitability of progress.

3. What did Descartes argue for, in Wilson's account?
(a) The separation of mind and matter.
(b) The unification knowledge.
(c) The integration of historical will and individual will.
(d) Universal peace.

4. What subject would Wilson like to see more of in undergraduate education?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Humanities.
(c) Arts.
(d) Sciences.

5. What field of questions does Wilson say remain unanswered?
(a) Questions about the mind's capabilities.
(b) Questions about things beyond our auditory range.
(c) Questions about the effect of environment on individuals.
(d) Questions about the nature of matter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What methods did Descartes use in his work?

2. What philosophical assumption underlay the notion that evolution followed simple laws?

3. What does Wilson say was the consequence of Robespierre's employment of the concept of the general will?

4. What does Wilson say the standards that measure scientific knowledge should be based on?

5. Where do government policies typically originate, in Wilson's account?

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