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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Background of Kant's Thought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who began the problem of objective knowledge?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Descartes.
(c) Plato.
(d) Hume.

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

3. When did Kant die?
(a) 1804.
(b) 1809.
(c) 1800.
(d) 1810.

4. What is the name of the philosopher who wrote Meditations?
(a) Descartes.
(b) Hume.
(c) Leibniz.
(d) Kant.

5. What did "Critique of Judgment" deal with?
(a) Ethics.
(b) Logic.
(c) Religion.
(d) Aesthetics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kant, why was he reserved?

2. Who did Kant believe was right about objective knowledge?

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

4. What did "Critique of Practical Reason" deal with?

5. What type of truth is "a square has four sides"?

(see the answer key)

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