Philosophy Quiz

Who is considered one of the most profound and original philosophers, whose ideas on ethics and metaphysics still influence our way of thinking about the world?

• Immanuel Kant

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jeremy Bentham

• John Locke

In which century did Kant seek to address the problem of ethics?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

What traditional societal structure was challenged during the period Kant was addressing?

• Monarchies in Europe

• Democracies in America

• Feudal systems in Asia

• Tribal systems in Africa

Which idea replaced the traditional view of society divided into classes during Kant's time?

• Idea of freedom

• Idea of equality

• Idea of fraternity

• Idea of justice

What was being questioned by the new science during Kant's period?

• The role of government

• The role of religion

• The role of education

• The role of art

What is the philosophical idea called that reflects the will of God as the basis for determining right and wrong?

• Utilitarianism

• Contractualism

• Theory of divine command

• Ethics of duty

Which philosophers developed the theory of contractualism?

• Thomas Hobbes and John Locke

• Jeremy Bentham and Stuart Mill

• Immanuel Kant and Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke and Jeremy Bentham

Who proposed the theory of utilitarianism?

• Immanuel Kant and Thomas Hobbes

• Jeremy Bentham and Stuart Mill

• John Locke and Jeremy Bentham

• Thomas Hobbes and John Locke

What did Kant believe could define what is right or wrong?

• Human emotions

• Human reason

• Divine intervention

• Societal norms

What comparison does Kant make to support the existence of a universal ethic?

• Comparison with biology

• Comparison with chemistry

• Comparison with physics

• Comparison with astronomy