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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dissemblance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hegel define the self at the higher level of consciousness?
(a) As "that which sees things in the true light of spirit.
(b) As "that which is always in exile.
(c) As "that which is perceiving what is."
(d) As "that which finds itself in everything.

2. What is Hegel searching for in his discussion of morality?
(a) An innately moral level of self-consciousness.
(b) A morality that will emerge from 'moments'.
(c) An eternal morality.
(d) A level of self-consciousness that provides the basis for morality.

3. In Hegel's philosophy, what is the first stage in the development of the conscious mind?
(a) Individual heart is recognized by self-consciousness.
(b) Forces that contradict the individual's feelings occur.
(c) The sense of the uniqueness of the heart falls away.
(d) Universal heart is discovered through individual heart.

4. According to Hegel, what does each action lead to?
(a) The death of all other possible actions.
(b) Unification of Spirit and Mind.
(c) The need to mediate with self-consciousness.
(d) A new occasion for self-awareness to be born.

5. How does Hegel describe the fulfillment of duty?
(a) Hegel says that the fulfillment of duty is morality enacted.
(b) Hegel says that the fulfillment of duty is the consequence of spiritual life.
(c) Hegel says that the fulfillment of duty is Spirit manifested.
(d) Hegel says that the fulfillment of duty is the origin of individuality

Short Answer Questions

1. What in Hegel's view does individuality gain when it finds itself after being lost to the public order?

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

3. What does Hegel recommend for people who conflict with their times and culture?

4. What is meant by Hegel's term "practical reason"?

5. How does Hegel describe the moral consciousness?

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