How Well Do You Know Alexander Baumgarten?

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1/10 Questions

Alexander was a philosopher from which country?
- Germany
- Liechtenstein
- Switzerland
- Austria

About This Quiz

Born in Europe, Alexander Baumgarten was an 18th-century philosopher related to a famous 18th-century Protestant theologian. He might not be widely known but his contributions are well respected.

How Well Do You Know Alexander Baumgarten? - Quiz

2.

When was Alexander born?
- 1712
- 1714
- 1716
- 1718
Correct Answer

A. 1714

Explanation

Alexander was born in 1714.

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3.

What did Alexander actually define the word ‘aesthetica’ to mean?
- Value
- Taste of beauty
- Modernism
- Sensation
Correct Answer

A. Taste of beauty

Explanation

Alexander defined the word 'aesthetica' to mean the taste of beauty.

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4.

Alexander believed the judgement of taste is based on something; what is that thing?
- Feelings
- Guess
- Fact
- Intellect
Correct Answer

A. Feelings

Explanation

Alexander believed that the judgement of taste is based on feelings. This means that when making a judgement about something, such as whether it is beautiful or not, Alexander believed that it is our subjective feelings and emotions that play a crucial role. He believed that it is not based on facts or intellect, but rather on our personal emotional response to the object or experience.

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5.

In which year did Alexander publish his “Aesthetica”?
- 1750
- 1751
- 1752
- 1753
Correct Answer

A. 1750

Explanation

Alexander published his "Aesthetica" in the year 1750.

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6.

In which year did Alexander die?
- 1762
- 1763
- 1764
- 17625
Correct Answer

A. 1762

Explanation

Alexander died in the year 1762.

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7.

What is the name of Alexander's father?
- Jose Baumgarten
- James Baumgarten
- Joseph Baumgarten
- Jakob Baumgarten
Correct Answer

A. Jakob Baumgarten

Explanation

The correct answer is Jakob Baumgarten.

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8.

What was the meaning of the word ‘aesthetica’ before Alexander improved it?
- Sensibility
- Pleasure
- Feelings
- Beauty
Correct Answer

A. Sensibility

Explanation

Before Alexander improved the word "aesthetica," it meant sensibility. This suggests that the word was originally used to describe the ability to perceive and appreciate beauty or art in a deep and emotional way. Alexander's improvement may have involved refining or expanding the concept of aesthetic sensibility, but the exact nature of the improvement is not provided in the question.

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9.

When did Alexander publish his “Metaphysical”?
- 1739
- 1740
- 1741
- 1742
Correct Answer

A. 1739

Explanation

Alexander published his "Metaphysical" in 1739.

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10.

Alexander left the which institution without a degree?
- University of Jena
- Humboldt University of Berlin
- University of Hagen Hagen
- Free University of Berlin
Correct Answer

A. University of Jena

Explanation

Alexander left the University of Jena without a degree.

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