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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Enlightenment and Law.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Kant have published before 1781?
(a) A few unremarkable, short books.
(b) "Critique of Pure Reason".
(c) Nothing.
(d) "Critique of Judgment".

3. What do phenomena represent?
(a) Rational beings.
(b) Self-consciousness.
(c) Real objects.
(d) Irrational beings.

4. When was "Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals" published?
(a) 1785.
(b) 1795.
(c) 1800.
(d) 1790.

5. In what year was Kant born?
(a) 1724.
(b) 1712.
(c) 1767.
(d) 1820.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the concept of humanity superimposed upon?

2. What did Kant consider to be the basis for moral dignity?

3. What elements are essential for aesthetic judgment?

4. What did Kant say is a privileged place in perception?

5. According to Scruton, Kant was the first philosopher since whom to place a significant emphasis on aesthetics?

(see the answer key)

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