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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. How did Kant relate his philosophical beliefs with his political beliefs?
(a) His politics and philosophy were so interwoven it was impossible to tell which was which.
(b) Philosophy had influenced his politics.
(c) They were far removed from each other.
(d) His politics had influenced his philosophy.

2. 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 as they wish to be treated.
(c) One should obey the law.
(d) One should treat others with respect.

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

4. What does the judgment of beauty require?
(a) One's sense.
(b) Deliberation.
(c) Background information.
(d) Intermediate concepts.

5. What is the name of the philosopher who wrote Meditations?
(a) Leibniz.
(b) Kant.
(c) Descartes.
(d) Hume.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the ontological argument, why does God exist?

2. Which of the following best describes Kant's categories of thought?

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

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

5. Which philosopher did Kant begin his arguments similar to?

(see the answer key)

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