View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dissemblance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hegel say about the concept of absolute reality?
(a) It is beyond the reach of consciousness.
(b) It can only be expressed in art and dreams.
(c) It is a consequence of self-consciousness.
(d) It is an empty notion.

2. According to Hegel, what is the element of self-consciousness closest to the Absolute?
(a) Spirit.
(b) Duty.
(c) Work.
(d) Religion.

3. According to Hegel, what is the difficulty with self-consciousness manifesting morality?
(a) Self-consciousness can only manifest morality in time, never in eternity.
(b) Self-consciousness has aspects that do not have clear relations with each other.
(c) Self-consciousness can only manifest morality imperfectly.
(d) Self-consciousness cannot manifest morality without enlightenment.

4. What does Hegel say is the highest moral function of an individual?
(a) To act correctly upon duty.
(b) To understand one's duty.
(c) To recognize the primal importance of duty.
(d) To help other people fulfill their duty.

5. What else does Reason require in Hegel's philosophy?
(a) A degree of monomania.
(b) Doubt as to the nature of the self and the world.
(c) An acceptable myth describing the nature of self and world.
(d) The self-evidence of the self and the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hegel, what is "honest activity" related to?

2. What emerges after self-estrangement fades according to Hegel?

3. What rejection does the uniqueness of a self require according to Hegel?

4. What is Hegel searching for in his discussion of morality?

5. What does Hegel say is the goal of individual self-consciousness?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 323 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample