Kant's Essay on Enlightenment

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According to Kant, what is necessary for enlightenment?

Imposing rules for future generations

Dependence on guidance from others

Paternalism from church and state

Freedom to use one's own intellect (correct)

How did Kant define immaturity in the context of his text?

Questioning authority figures

Acting independently without guidance

Reliance on others for understanding (correct)

The ability to think for oneself without external direction

What did Kant warn against in relation to rules set by priests or others?

Promoting individual freedom

Denying future generations the chance to question the rules (correct)

Allowing progress in social development

Encouraging public debate

According to Kant, why did he write about enlightenment in response to a government official's question?

To define enlightenment and its significance Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of reason according to Kant in achieving enlightenment?

Relying on one's rational faculties Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what concept is associated with the phrase 'Dare to know' (Sapere Aude)?

Courage to think for oneself Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element that distinguishes autonomy from freedom?

Rational thought Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental requirement to be considered autonomous?

Having rational discerned reasons for actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the Categorical Imperative, as described in the text?

Acting only according to universal law Signup and view all the answers

In Kant's moral philosophy, why should individuals always be seen as ends and not solely as means to an end?

To protect individual autonomy Signup and view all the answers

How does Kant view the discovery of 'the good' according to the text?

Through rationality and discerning reasons Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the influence of Kant on modern moral ideals?

Common sense now reflects much of Kant's ideas Signup and view all the answers

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According to Kant, what is necessary for enlightenment?

How did Kant define immaturity in the context of his text?

What did Kant warn against in relation to rules set by priests or others?

According to Kant, why did he write about enlightenment in response to a government official's question?

What is the role of reason according to Kant in achieving enlightenment?

In the text, what concept is associated with the phrase 'Dare to know' (Sapere Aude)?

What is the key element that distinguishes autonomy from freedom?

What is the fundamental requirement to be considered autonomous?

What is the Categorical Imperative, as described in the text?

In Kant's moral philosophy, why should individuals always be seen as ends and not solely as means to an end?

How does Kant view the discovery of 'the good' according to the text?

What does the text suggest about the influence of Kant on modern moral ideals?

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