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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Transcendental Philosophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was "Critique of Practical Reason" published?
(a) 1781.
(b) 1788.
(c) 1793.
(d) 1790.

2. According to the ontological argument, why does God exist?
(a) Perfection only exists in one entity.
(b) A creator of the world must exist.
(c) Existence is a perfection.
(d) Existence warrants perfection.

3. How did Kant relate his philosophical beliefs with his political beliefs?
(a) His politics had influenced his philosophy.
(b) They were far removed from each other.
(c) His politics and philosophy were so interwoven it was impossible to tell which was which.
(d) Philosophy had influenced his politics.

4. Unlike Descartes, what was Kant unwilling to draw the conclusion that he was?
(a) A philosopher.
(b) A self.
(c) A property.
(d) A substance.

5. Where was Immanuel Kant born?
(a) France.
(b) Prussia.
(c) United States of America.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows that Kant's ideas are still relevant?

2. How was Kant influenced by Leibniz?

3. Whose theories greatly influenced Kant's metaphysical system?

4. What statement sums up Descartes' certain piece of knowledge?

5. What did Kant have published before 1781?

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