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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of idea does Hobbes classify as good wit?
(a) one that everyone can agree to
(b) one open to argument and debate
(c) one that produces only good results
(d) one so unique that nobody else would have thought of it

2. What is the term he uses for reasoning with another person?
(a) Arguing
(b) Signifying
(c) disconcerting
(d) Stygmatizing

3. What is an example of Hobbes' unprovable discourse?
(a) if God exists or not
(b) which way the wind blows
(c) whether cows talk
(d) the law of gravity

4. Why does Hobbes say that virtue is comparative?
(a) If virtue is equal then there is no evil.
(b) If all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
(c) If there are no comparisons there are no problems.
(d) If all things were equal, this would be heaven.

5. What does Hobbes call reasoning with oneself?
(a) Impossible
(b) Marking
(c) Foolish
(d) Insanity

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hobbes classify discourse that cannot be proven?

2. What two factors does Hobbes believe control mental discourse?

3. What type of book is LEVIATHAN?

4. What does Hobbes identify as three basic human fears?

5. To what does Hobbes say people attribute that which is unknown?

(see the answer key)

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