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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: The Transcendental Deduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Kant when "Critique of Pure Reason" was published?
(a) 45.
(b) 32.
(c) 57.
(d) 26.

2. What is the problem with Descartes' certain knowledge?
(a) It assumes the existence of a self.
(b) It assumes that existence warrants thinking.
(c) It assumes that breathing warrants thinking.
(d) It assumes that humans think.

3. Which of the following made it a rare occurrence for Kant to attend school?
(a) His maturity.
(b) His economic class.
(c) His faith.
(d) His age.

4. How was Kant influenced by Leibniz?
(a) He had so many disagreements with him.
(b) He sided with Leibniz over Hume.
(c) He agreed with him so much.
(d) He thought Leibniz was more intelligent than Hume.

5. Which of the following truths is considered to be more substantive?
(a) Rational.
(b) Synthetic.
(c) Irrational.
(d) Analytic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the first types of truths, according to Kant?

2. According to Hume, what can reason tell us about?

3. What did Kant study throughout his early academic career?

4. How many times did Kant come close to marriage?

5. Despite being dedicated to reason, which of the following described Kant?

(see the answer key)

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