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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. What philosophical school did Leibniz belong to?
(a) Rationalists.
(b) Extremists.
(c) Noumenalists.
(d) Syntheticists.

2. What did Kant study throughout his early academic career?
(a) A variety of disciplines.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Math.
(d) Geography.

3. What was the occupation of Kant's father?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Harness maker.
(d) Writer.

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

5. What did Kant have published before 1781?
(a) A few unremarkable, short books.
(b) Nothing.
(c) "Critique of Pure Reason".
(d) "Critique of Judgment".

Short Answer Questions

1. In which groups did "Critique of Pure Reason" cause a stir?

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

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

4. What did "Critique of Practical Reason" deal with?

5. Who did Kant believe was right about objective knowledge?

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