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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. Kant believed that what was at the root of all morality?
(a) A 'will' statement.
(b) A single categorical imperative.
(c) A single hypothetical imperative.
(d) A 'could' statement.

2. According to Kant, what does it mean to act in accordance with one's desires?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Neutrality.
(c) Freedom paradox.
(d) Surrender of sovereignty.

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

4. What is "You should not steal" an example of?
(a) A formulation.
(b) A categorical imperative.
(c) A hypothetical imperative.
(d) A moral imperative.

5. What type of judgment is beauty?
(a) Substantiary.
(b) Immediate.
(c) Deliberate.
(d) Reactionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which critique did Kant's fundamental political right come from?

2. Whose philosophies presaged existentialism in many ways?

3. Who was Kant most critical of when it came to voting rights?

4. What was Kant's key to law?

5. Which philosophers, besides Kant, studied aesthetics?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which philosopher took the most extravagant interpretation of Kant's views, and why?

2. Describe Kant's second formulation of the categorical imperative at the root of morality.

3. Describe the fundamental political right, according to Kant.

4. What is paradox freedom?

5. Was Kant's "Critique of Judgment" a failure or success?

6. Describe Kant's basic political belief.

7. Describe Kant's first formulation of the categorical imperative at the root of morality.

8. Describe Kant's hypothetical imperative.

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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