Unit Three: The Enlightenment and beyond

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Describe two of Kant’s categorical imperatives.

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1) Act as though the maxim of your choices were to become through your action a universal law for humanity. 2) Treat all humans not as a means to an end but as an end unto themselves.

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How did the Romanticism differ from the philosophy of Immanuel Kant?

A) Kant was an idealist; Romantics were materialists.

B) The Romantics believed art led to truth; Kant felt art had no value.

C) Kant believed in rational theory; the Romantics were irrational.

D) Kant believed the senses were limited; the Romantics believed they were transcendent.

E) Kant would never drink beer out of his boot; Lord Byron regularly woke up at noon on the floor with sock breath.

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How did the Romantics propose man come closer to Kant’s concept of das Ding an

sich?A) Through aesthetic experienceB) Through scientific experienceC) Through rationalismD) Through dream imageryE) Through one of those weird German clubs

where everyone wears a black turtlenecks, drinks cough syrup, and does Rubick’s cubes while some dude named Dieter plays a keytar.

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Which of the following is NOT a Romantic poet (E and F are not an

option)?A) Lord ByronB) Percy ShelleyC) William ShakespeareD) Friedrich von SchillerE) Former Secretary of Defense Donald RumsfeldF) Jasoooon DeRulo!

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What is the meaning of das Ding an sich?

A) “Practical postulate”B) “The thing as it is”C) “This thing is sick!”D) “Categorical Imperative”E) “Your name is Buber? That’s a funny name…”F) “Look, Immanuel, I know you have feelings for me and

that’s really sweet. You’re a great guy and I know that some girl out there is going to fall bun over cleats for that massive brain of yours. But it just wouldn’t work between us since you’re the father of German idealism and I’m an illiterate dock worker with gout. I’d appreciate it if you didn’t call here again, m’kay?”

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Define Kierkegaard’s three stages of existence.

1) The religious stage: A leap of faith takes place—they choose faith in preference to aesthetic pleasure and reason’s call of duty. 2) The ethical stage: Serious; characterized by a consistency of moral choices. You try to live by the law of morals. You choose to have an opinion on what is right or wrong.3) The aesthetic stage: Live only for the moment and grasp every opportunity for enjoyment. Good is whatever is beautiful, satisfying, or pleasant and everything that is boring is bad. A slave to one’s passions.

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According to Hegel, when will man reach “the end of history?”

a. When the world spirit achieves total self-awareness.

b. When all inherent contradictions within the thesis are resolved.

c. When man willingly accepts universal truths.d. All of the above.e. A and B only.f. When man defeats history’s last boss and

rescues the princess.

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On what principle do Hegel and Kierkegaard agree?

a. Each man is inexorably a product of his era and the forces of history.

b. The process of dialecticism has no end.

c. All meaningful truths are subjective.

d. All of the above

e. Hegel’s comb-over… not fooling anyone.

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According to Hegel, what is dialectism?

a. The process by which the existing society is confronted by its contradictions.

b. Thesis + Antithesis = Synthesis

c. The method by which all elements of history and the World Spirit evolve.

d. All of the above

e. A process by which dogs and pigeons can be mated to create a race of flying dogs. You wish I was kidding.

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Kierkegaard is considered the father of what?

a. German Idealism

b. Dialecticism

c. Existentialism

d. Surrealism

e. A race of primitive bear-like creatures indigenous to the moon of Endor.

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According to Marx, what is the relationship between the base and superstructure of

society?

The base consists of the economic model which governs society according to the mode of production. The cultural, political and social forms of life are, then, superstructures which are created out of the base and also serve to develop and extenuate the economic base.

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Which concept(s) did Marx borrow from Hegel?

a. Humanity is progressing towards a final state of being.b. Societal change occurs as a result of dialecticism. c. Man must assume existential responsibility for his actions.d. All of the above.e. A and B only.f.Sometimes being a good wingman means talking to the hot chick’s annoying friend about scrapbooking.

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Which of the following represents Freud’s concept of superego?

a. Feeling shame for cheating on Unit III Jeopardy.b. Feeling lust for Mr. Rossi’s finger puppets.c. Feeling hunger for the cupcake you baked in Foods.d. Feeling aggression towards that ^&*% who chopblocked you in Pickleball.e. None of the above… especially not “b.”

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According to Freud, what is the nature of the unconscious mind and behavior?

a. The unconscious mind stores repressed desires and memories that struggle to escape.b. The unconscious mind is where you process the struggle between id and superego.c. The unconscious mind is frequently only accessible through dream imagery.d. All of the above.e. The unconscious mind is easily accessed. It only takes a couple of sex.

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According to Marx, where was the true power in society?

a. The mode of production which governs the economyb. The method of politics which organized the people.c. Within the labor power of the working class.d. In the psyche of the ordinary man.e. Warlocks!

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According to Sartre, why do leaders experience anguish?Because they are more aware of their responsibility to create value and meaning for all men, and because their decisions often lead to death of their subordinates, leaders suffer the pain of uncertainty more acutely than the average man.

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Which of the following individuals reflects a Nietzschean concept of slave morality?a.Napoleon Bonaparteb.Marge Simpsonc.Lord Voldemortd.Alexander the Greate.Napoleon Dynamite

According to existential theory, what is ‘the absurd?’a. The realization that the universe is not organized around any discernable purpose or rationale.b. The system of logic that governs dream symbolism.c. The anguish felt by leaders.d. The sum of all human experience.e. Oh, I don’t know… how about a complex series of hoops set up by colleges and universities where seniors like myself are lined up like the frickin’ Kennel One Dog Show and forced to answer questions like this just for the honor of paying $250,000 for a piece of paper that says I’m just smart enough to staple purchase orders in some cubicle in Bismark. How’s that for absurd?

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What is ‘the ubermensch?”a. The ‘overman’ or superman.b. Someone who replaces a slave morality with a master morality.c. The next step in moral design once God is dead.d. All of the above.e. A and B only.f. German for ‘something unspeakable that happens to your bowels when you eat at ‘El Burrito de El Diablo’’

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What is Sartre’s first principle of existentialism?

a. All men are created equal.b. Existence precedes essence.c. In the beginning there was God.d. Essence precedes existence.e. Bros before… never mind.

Which of the following philosophers is NOT reflected in ‘Starfood?’a)Kierkegaard: Ultimately, only the self can confront existential angst.b)Nietzsche: Dade’s mother desires him to achieve limited fame.c) Marx: Dade’s father believes working for one’s self is spiritually fulfilling.d) Freud: Unconscious conflicts are frequently traced to difficulties with pleasing parents.e) The Romantics: Truth is only knowable through irrationality like freeing the shoplifter.

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How might you apply psychoanalytic criticism to the short story ‘Star Food?’a)Compare the Dade’s stated desires to his actual desires.b)Analyze the son’s conflict with his mother.c)Consider the artistic fixations and interests of the writer, Ethan Canin.d)All of the abovee)A and B onlyf)With nunchucks! To the FACE!

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What concept of Nietzsche is featured in “Harrison Bergeron?”a)The strong are frequently controlled by a slave morality.b)The ubermensch can triumph over anything.c)God is dead because we no longer need him.d)Women are weaker than men and cannot transcend.e)Stay far, far away from German brothels.

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In what way is dialecticism NOT reflected in Digital Nation?a)People begin to trust digital environments as much as reality.b)Drone pilots suffer the effects of combat despite being 3,000 miles away.c)Human brains begin to work differently when surfing the web.d) Parents want the best education for their kids.e)World of Warcraft is the cat’s pajamas, yo. Back

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What system of philosophy is most evident in “Star Food.”

A)CommunismB)ExistentialismC)RomanticismD)IdealismE)Sometimes the teenagers are whiny,

lazy, inveterate do-nothings who need a good slap upside the head. Ism.

E = MC2

Morris Bishop

What was our trust, we trust not,   What was our faith, we doubt;Whether we must or not   We may debate about.The soul, perhaps, is a gust of gas   And wrong is a form of right-But we know that Energy equals Mass   By the Square of the Speed of Light.

What we have known, we know not,   What we have proved, abjure.Life is a tangled bowknot,   But one thing still is sure.Come, little lad; come, little lass,   Your docile creed recite:"We know that Energy equals Mass   By the Square of the Speed of Light."

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E = MC2

Morris Bishop

What was our trust, we trust not,   What was our faith, we doubt;Whether we must or not   We may debate about.The soul, perhaps, is a gust of gas   And wrong is a form of right-But we know that Energy equals Mass   By the Square of the Speed of Light.

What we have known, we know not,   What we have proved, abjure.Life is a tangled bowknot,   But one thing still is sure.Come, little lad; come, little lass,   Your docile creed recite:"We know that Energy equals Mass   By the Square of the Speed of Light."

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"Daffodils" (William Wordsworth-1804)

I WANDER'D lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd,A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees,Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine

And twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretch'd in never-ending lineAlong the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance,Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.The waves beside them danced; but they

Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay,In such a jocund company: I gazed -- and gazed -- but little thoughtWhat wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.

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"Daffodils" (William Wordsworth-1804)

I WANDER'D lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd,A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees,Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine

And twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretch'd in never-ending lineAlong the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance,Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they

Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay,In such a jocund company: I gazed -- and gazed -- but little thoughtWhat wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.

Ready to see the question?

"Daffodils" (William Wordsworth-1804)

I WANDER'D lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd,A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees,Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine

And twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretch'd in never-ending lineAlong the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance,Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.The waves beside them danced; but they

Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay,In such a jocund company: I gazed -- and gazed -- but little thoughtWhat wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.

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Which of the following describes the meter of this poem? (circle all that apply)

A) Iambic pentameterB) Blank verseC) ababcdcd rhyme schemeD) A refrainE) Gah! I hate poetry! Why can’t he just

say what he means?

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What idea(s) of Sartre can be observed in this poem?

a) There is certainty, but it is limited.b) Science can represent a form of

spiritual suicide.c) Leaders suffer anguish.d) Man is condemned to be free.e) All of the abovef) “Camus can do, but Sartre was

Smartre!”

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What element(s) of Romanticism are present in this poem?a)A fascination with nature.b)A belief that the best truths are irrational and emotional.c)A conviction that art (such as poetry) is the best form of expressing truth.d)All of the above.e)Daffodils make the most jocund company, yo. Truth.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?A) ABABCCB) ABBAABBAC) ABCABCD) There is no rhyme scheme

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What type of poem is this?A) SonnetB) HaikuC) LimerickD) LyricE) Battle rap! About daffodils!

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Name all seven tenets of The Enlightenment

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Answer: Distrust of authority, unshakable

faith in reason, the Enlightenment

movement, cultural optimism, return to

nature, natural religion, human rights.

True or False: Taylor Swift and her boyfriend are never, ever, ever getting back together.

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Do an impression of an animal!

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More delicious: Potbelly’s or Subway?

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Spell “Sartre”

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Say something nice about your mother.

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Name a word that rhymes with “Log.”

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Lightning Lightning Round!!!!Round!!!!

Each team must slap the board Each team must slap the board when they know the answer. when they know the answer. Correct answer is worth 50 Correct answer is worth 50

points; incorrect answer awards points; incorrect answer awards 50 points to the opposition!!!50 points to the opposition!!!

Question #1:Question #1:What did Thales believe?What did Thales believe?

Question #2:Question #2:What was the primary What was the primary disagreement between disagreement between

Parmenides and Heraclitus?Parmenides and Heraclitus?

Question #3:Question #3:What did Democritus believe?What did Democritus believe?

Question #4:Question #4:Who said, “One thing I know Who said, “One thing I know only, and that is that I know only, and that is that I know

nothing.”nothing.”

Question #5: Question #5: How did Plato differentiate How did Plato differentiate

between the realm of ideals and between the realm of ideals and the realm of material?the realm of material?

Question #6: Question #6: What was the principle What was the principle

disagreement between Aristotle disagreement between Aristotle and Plato?and Plato?

Question #7: Question #7: What did the Cynics believe?What did the Cynics believe?

Question 8:Question 8:Who distinguished between I-It Who distinguished between I-It

and I-Thou?and I-Thou?

Question #9: Question #9: What does “Cogito ergo sum” What does “Cogito ergo sum”

mean?mean?

Question #10: Question #10: What does it mean to see What does it mean to see

things ‘sub specie aeternitus?’things ‘sub specie aeternitus?’

Question 11:Question 11:According to Thomas Hobbes, According to Thomas Hobbes,

what is a ‘leviathan?’what is a ‘leviathan?’

Question 12: Question 12: What is ‘tabula rasa?’What is ‘tabula rasa?’

Question 13: Question 13: According to Hume, what can According to Hume, what can

you call ‘truth?’you call ‘truth?’

Question #14: Question #14: What is Berkeley’s proof of What is Berkeley’s proof of

God?God?

Question #15: Question #15: Name two tenets of the Name two tenets of the

Englightenment Movement.Englightenment Movement.

Question #16:Question #16:What is ‘das Ding an sich?’What is ‘das Ding an sich?’

Question #17:Question #17:Name one Romantic poetName one Romantic poet

Question #18:Question #18:What is ‘id?’What is ‘id?’

Question #19:Question #19:What is an ‘ubermensch?’What is an ‘ubermensch?’

Question #20:Question #20:Who is the father of Who is the father of

existentialism?existentialism?

Question #21:Question #21:Who is Sisyphus?Who is Sisyphus?

Which of the following represents an example of Hegelian dialecticism?

A) How people eatB) The use of war to settle

territorial disputes

C) The evolution of the iPhoneD) What happens to parents in

Disney cartoons

E) YOUR MOM is an example of Hegelian

dialecticism. #yourmomisanexampleofhegeliandialectism

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