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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does "Critique of Judgment" differ from "Critique of Pure Reason"?
(a) "Pure Reason" was more difficult to read.
(b) "Judgment" had stronger arguments.
(c) "Pure Reason" was more widely acclaimed.
(d) "Judgement" was written well, but "Pure Reason" was not.

2. Which of the following did Kant approach in a curious way?
(a) Laws.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Logic.
(d) Ethics.

3. In an aesthetic situation that is not ideal, how does one judge?
(a) Immediately.
(b) Logically.
(c) Through a process of thought.
(d) Deliberately.

4. Why didn't Kant advocate democracy?
(a) He didn't think all were qualified to vote.
(b) He didn't think all should hold office.
(c) He didn't think men should be able to control others.
(d) He did not like the concept of political parties.

5. What did Kant call it when one beholds an aesthetic object?
(a) Free play.
(b) Foul play.
(c) Objective play.
(d) Subjective play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes the arguments in Kant's "Critique of Judgment"?

2. What are hypothetical imperatives?

3. Which critique does the reading mention that Hegel read?

4. What did Kant want to require of each law?

5. What did Kant permit the government to engage in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is noticeable about Fichte's idealism?

2. What is paradox freedom?

3. What is your personal observation of Kant's philosophy?

4. Describe the quality of the arguments in Kant's "Critique of Judgment."

5. Describe Kant's categorical imperative.

6. How did Kant describe the concept of humanity as superimposed on one's perception?

7. Describe Schopenhauer's interpretation of Kant's philosophies.

8. What is the modern connection to Kant's work?

9. How is beauty subjective?

10. What did Kant believe about monarchy, democracy, and republicanism?

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