Interesting Trivia Facts About Immanuel Kant!

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1. Which university did he become one?

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The correct answer is "University of Konigsberg." This answer is correct because the question asks which university he became one, implying that he became a part of or affiliated with a specific university. Out of the options given, the University of Konigsberg is the only one that matches this criteria.

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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... see moreborn 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. see less

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2. Which year did he become a full professor? 

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Kant received his doctorate of philosophy in the year 1755.

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8. When did Kant emerge from his silence? 

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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?

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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? 

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

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Which university did he become one?
Which year did he become a full professor? 
Which of the following describes the moral law he proposed?
Which of the following courses was he teaching?
What year did he publish the critique of pure reason?
Which year did he receive license to lecture in the university?
 What year did kant receive his doctorate of philosophy?
When did Kant emerge from his silence? 
What year did he argue that the moons gravity will slow down the earth...
What year did he begin Lecturing geography? 
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