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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Kant feel about Fichte's idealism?

2. What happened to Hegel's "attempts" each time his alleged building process occurred?

3. During what historical period was Kant considered well-known and influential?

4. How did Kant believe that humans see the world?

5. How did Kant feel about monarchy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is noticeable about Fichte's idealism?

2. According to Kant, what should the government's role be?

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

4. Describe the term 'aesthetics'.

5. According to Kant, what is at the root of morality?

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

7. How do perceptions occur in an ideal aesthetic case?

8. Describe Kant's third formulation of the categorical imperative at the root of morality.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What did Kant believe the root of morality was? Describe Kant's three formulations of moral categorical imperatives. Which is most effective, and why?

Essay Topic 2

How can beauty be both subjective and objective, according to Kant?

Essay Topic 3

What arguments does Kant's "Critique of Judgment" make? Why are his arguments disorganized and weak?

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