Introduction to Philosophy
Kant, Hegel and Marx
Fall 2007
  
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Immanuel Kant
P. 193-198 Lavine
1.  Explain the components of Kant's theory of knowledge.  How does his 
point of view differ from Hume's? 

2.  What is the meaning of Kant's theory for science? Explain how Kant's 
ideas changed philosophical thinking.  What is the "turn" Kant gave to 
philosophy? 

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3.  Explain the concept of the categorical imperative.  Has Kant succeeded 
in rationally justifying morality? 

4.  How does Kant square belief in God and religious perspective with his 
theory of knowledge? 

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Kant Web Pages
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Bjorn's Guide to Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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G.W.F. Hegel 

p. 199-213

1.  Explain Hegel's metaphysical concept of the Absolute mind or idealism
or spirit.  Select one of the components of the aspects of reality he 
discusses (1-7) and explain it .  How valid does this seem to you? 

2.  What is the process of the dialectic as used by Hegel? How does this 
differ from Plato's dialectic? 

p. 214-225
3.  Explain the concepts of organicism and historicism. 

4.  What is the importance of the master-slave relationship to Hegel?   to 
Marx?   What does it mean to you?

P. 226-239
5.  What is the purpose of history?  How do the concepts of the slaughter 
bench, the cunning of reason and great historical individuals help explain 
this? 

6.  How valid is the concept of the spirit of the people?  Find examples 
from today's world to either support or contradict this idea. 

P. 240-255
7.  What is your opinion of Hegel's views on freedom and alienation? 
Explain how he is correct or not. 

8.  Between the individual and the state, which does Hegel feel should be 
superior if our goal is to achieve human happiness?  Why?  Explain your 
view. 

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Karl Marx 

P. 261-273 
1.What are the main ideas of  the Young Hegelians and Feurbach that influence the young  Karl Marx? 

2.  What were the two problems Marx felt must be answered before the utopian revolution could succeed? 

P. 274-287 
3.  What is the importance of economics to Marx and how does his view compare to Hegel's philosophy? 

4.  Select one of the five items under the description of the economic and philosophical manuscripts.  Analyze what Marx says and critique his point of view. 
 
P. 288-300 
5.  Describe historical materialism and explain why Marx sees this as important. 

6.  Explain the relationship between society, the economic base and the superstructure.  What is ideology and howis it reflected in those societal structures? 

7.  Describe Marx's theory of historical change  and how this relates to his economic theories and the "world to come." 

P. 301-319 
8.  What is the role of the Bourgeoisie in Marx's theory? 

9.  What will be the end result of capitalism and the communist 
revolution?  What steps will mankind go through to get there?  What is your evaluation of Marx's ideas? 

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