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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Reason as Testing Laws.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is meant by Hegel's term "practical reason"?
(a) Ideas that result in happiness.
(b) Rational actions.
(c) Universal truths.
(d) Instinctual reactions.

2. Why does Hegel say that "property" is superior to "no property"?
(a) Because property makes people think long term.
(b) Because no property is an absence that depends on the concept of property.
(c) Because property can function independently of 'no property' but 'no property' cannot function independently.
(d) Because property makes people think short term.

3. Where does universality have its reality according to Hegel?
(a) In history.
(b) In fate.
(c) In consciousness.
(d) In the particular.

4. Which modern culture is the most representative descendant of Hegelian thinking?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Russia.
(d) America.

5. To what does the term "sensibility" apply according to Hegel?
(a) All humans.
(b) Humans and animals.
(c) All living things.
(d) The entire universe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What qualities exist in both "no property" and "property" according to Hegel?

2. What does Hegel say is ultimately impossible for a human?

3. According to Hegel, what must an individual conquer in order to manifest consciousness and individuality?

4. What does Hegel say the meaning of life is for every individual?

5. What is Hegel's feeling about communism?

(see the answer key)

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