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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Background of Kant's Thought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was "Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals" published?
(a) 1800.
(b) 1795.
(c) 1790.
(d) 1785.

2. What philosophical school did Hume belong to?
(a) Rationalism.
(b) Empiricism.
(c) Irrationalism.
(d) Extremism.

3. When did Kant publish "Prolegomena to any Future metaphysic which shall lay Claim to being a Science"?
(a) 1783.
(b) 1790.
(c) 1776.
(d) 1780.

4. What are the first types of truths, according to Kant?
(a) Rational and irrational.
(b) False and accurate.
(c) Real and unreal.
(d) Analytic and synthetic.

5. Which of the following did Hume deny?
(a) The existence of the self.
(b) The existence of logic.
(c) The existence of the world.
(d) The existence of ethics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the problem with Descartes' certain knowledge?

3. What is the name of the philosopher who wrote Meditations?

4. Which of the following made it a rare occurrence for Kant to attend school?

5. Where was Immanuel Kant born?

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