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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Enlightenment and Law.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of truth is something that is known only as the result of some experience?
(a) A priori.
(b) Analytic.
(c) Synthetic.
(d) A posteriori.

2. According to Kant, what does identity imply?
(a) Rationality.
(b) Reality.
(c) Causality.
(d) Substance.

3. What describes the third formulation of Kant's categorical imperative?
(a) One should act as if his actions were legislating a law.
(b) One should treat others with respect.
(c) One should obey the law.
(d) One should treat others as they wish to be treated.

4. How did Kant view acting in accordance with one's actions?
(a) It was neutral.
(b) It was unethical.
(c) It was good.
(d) It was bad.

5. What is theology?
(a) The study of the soul.
(b) The study of people.
(c) The study of God.
(d) The study of the universe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Kant when "Critique of Pure Reason" was published?

2. What is the name of the university Kant attended?

3. What does Kant's ethical system sometimes defy?

4. What did Descartes argue was the first and most certain piece of knowledge?

5. Before Kant could ground an ethical theory, what did he first have to resolve?

(see the answer key)

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