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    Which university did he become one?

    • University of Florida 
    • University of Germany 
    • University of Konigsberg
    • University of New York 
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Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher during the enlightenment of the late 18th century. His best-known work that made him widely appreciated was his work on the critique of pure reason. He was born on April 22, 1724, in Konigsberg, Prussia, which is now known as Kaliningrad, Russia. He was born to Johann Georg Cant and Anna Regina Cant. Later in Kant’s life, he changed the spelling of his name to Kanto to adhere to German spelling practices. How well do you know Kant? Take our quiz to find out.

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  • 2. 
    Which year did he become a full professor?  - ProProfs

    Which year did he become a full professor? 

    • 1666

    • 1777

    • 1888

    • 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. 1777
    Explanation
    In the given question, it is stated that "he" became a full professor. However, there is no specific information provided about who "he" refers to. Therefore, without any context or additional details, it is not possible to determine which year "he" became a full professor.

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  • 3. 
    Which of the following describes the moral law he proposed? - ProProfs

    Which of the following describes the moral law he proposed?

    • Categorical Imperative 

    • Golden rule 

    • 24 Commandment 

    • Kantian law 

    Correct Answer
    A. Categorical Imperative 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Categorical Imperative. This term refers to the moral law proposed by Immanuel Kant. The Categorical Imperative states that one should act based on principles that could be universally applied to all individuals in all situations. It emphasizes the importance of moral duty and the idea that actions should be guided by reason and the pursuit of moral principles rather than personal desires or consequences.

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  • 4. 
    Which of the following courses was he teaching? - ProProfs

    Which of the following courses was he teaching?

    • Epistemology and metaphysics  

    • Metaphysics and logic

    • Aesthetics and ethics   

    • Mathematics and physics

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphysics and logic
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Metaphysics and logic. This can be determined by looking at the options given and identifying the combination of courses that includes both metaphysics and logic. The other options either do not include both of these subjects or do not include them at all. Therefore, the correct answer is Metaphysics and logic.

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  • 5. 
    What year did he publish the critique of pure reason? - ProProfs

    What year did he publish the critique of pure reason?

    • 1780

    • 1781

    • 1782

    • 1783

    Correct Answer
    A. 1781
    Explanation
    In 1781, he published the critique of pure reason.

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  • 6. 
    Which year did he receive license to lecture in the university? - ProProfs

    Which year did he receive license to lecture in the university?

    • 1755

    • 1756

    • 1757

    • 1758

    Correct Answer
    A. 1755
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1755. This is the year in which he received his license to lecture in the university.

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  • 7. 
     What year did kant receive his doctorate of philosophy? - ProProfs

     What year did kant receive his doctorate of philosophy?

    • 1752

    • 1753

    • 1754

    • 1755

    Correct Answer
    A. 1755
    Explanation
    Kant received his doctorate of philosophy in the year 1755.

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  • 8. 
    When did Kant emerge from his silence?  - ProProfs

    When did Kant emerge from his silence? 

    • 1780

    • 1781

    • 1782

    • 1783

    Correct Answer
    A. 1781
    Explanation
    Kant emerged from his silence in 1781.

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  • 9. 
    What year did he argue that the moons gravity will slow down the earth rotation? - ProProfs

    What year did he argue that the moons gravity will slow down the earth rotation?

    • 1750

    • 1751

    • 1753

    • 1754

    Correct Answer
    A. 1754
    Explanation
    In 1754, he argued that the moon's gravity will slow down the Earth's rotation.

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  • 10. 
    What year did he begin Lecturing geography?  - ProProfs

    What year did he begin Lecturing geography? 

    • 1756

    • 1757

    • 1758

    • 1759

    Correct Answer
    A. 1757
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1757. This implies that the individual in question started lecturing geography in the year 1757.

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