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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. Kant believed that what was at the root of all morality?

2. Which of the following would Kant most agree with?

3. Which argument did Kant refuse to take as solid philosophical demonstration?

4. What are hypothetical imperatives?

5. According to Kant, what should the government seek to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the relationship that Kant assigned between politics and transcendental philosophy?

3. Describe Kant's overall impact on philosophy.

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

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

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

7. According to Kant, how is a person distinguished from the rest of existence?

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

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

10. Describe Kant's basic political belief.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Kant's early life. Why was it rare for him to attend school? Describe the quality of his education.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How did Descartes and the problem of objective knowledge influence Kant?

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