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1 Jean-Paul Sartre: Life and Works
This quiz will briefly cover the hugely influential philosopher, Jean-Paul Sartre, from his personal life to his famous works. Hopefully you will learn a thing or two!
Average
10 Q
I-Am-A-Car
Mar 31 09
228 plays
2 A to Z of Philosophers - 'B'
Second quiz in the series of the lives of philosophers - alphabetically of course. Next up the letter 'B' and Francis Bacon, Jeremy Bentham and Boethius. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
jonnowales
Feb 03 09
189 plays
3 Philosophers Behaving Badly
The humorous side of some of the world's greatest minds.
Difficult
10 Q
ingilby
Aug 22 02
1863 plays
4 René Descartes: Life and Works
This quiz will briefly cover the hugely influential philosopher, René Descartes, from his personal life to his famous works. Hopefully you will learn a thing or two!
Tough
10 Q
I-Am-A-Car
May 15 09
207 plays
5 A to Z of Philosophers - 'A'
This is the first in a series of quizzes that looks at the lives and beliefs of a plethora of philosophers. First up the letter 'A' and St Anselm, St Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
jonnowales
Dec 28 08
258 plays
6 Philosophers In Their Own Words
In lieu of proper questions, I have provided three quotes from each philosopher which reveal the character of their unique ideologies.
Tough
10 Q
unearth
May 29 04
1317 plays
7 Nietzsche, Glad Ta Meetcha!
What do you know about this Fritz?
Average
15 Q
Athaell
May 26 02
918 plays
8 The Revolutionary Jean Jacques Rousseau
Brilliant, candid and at times supremely hypocritical Rousseau influenced a wide range of leaders and their policies, from Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Stalin. How well do you remember his life and writings?
Average
10 Q
uglybird
Jan 31 04
372 plays
9 Albert Schweitzer
See how much you know about this famous philospher and humanitarian with this quiz. No trivial knowledge assumed or needed.
Tough
10 Q
GWU_Boy
Dec 08 02
291 plays
10 Still More about Philosophers
This quiz is dedicated to my comrade-in-arms in the trade Ingilby, hoping he will gather as few points with this quiz as I did with his quizzes, but fearing the contrary.
Tough
10 Q
Oblomov
Jul 28 03
486 plays
11 Ayn Rand and her Philosophy
Interesting life. Interesting ideas.
Average
10 Q
robert362
Apr 18 01
729 plays
12 Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot was one of the most important philosophers during his lifetime. See how much you know about this man, nicknamed, "Le Philosophe".
Tough
10 Q
GWU_Boy
Dec 11 02
228 plays
13 Philosophers and Their Oddities
Thought that it might be fun to look at what some famous historical figures got up to in their spare time. Hope you have fun!
Tough
10 Q
pavr
Jan 24 03
669 plays
14 English Philosophers
Some interesting trivia regarding English and Scottish fellows...
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Jul 30 02
642 plays
15 Hume or Me?
Can you cull the real answer from my cunning deceptions in this true/false quiz? Is it Hume or Me?
Average
10 Q
uglybird
Feb 18 04
291 plays
16 The Life of Voltaire
As a leader of the Enlightenment, Voltaire's influence persists today. See how well you know this courageous and sagacious writer, philosopher, and champion of social justice.
Difficult
10 Q
jstagamtome
May 28 04
318 plays
17 Who am I? Political Scientists
A short quiz on political scientists.
Average
5 Q
charlemagne
May 16 00
1500 plays
18 Background of Confucianism
Here's a pretty easy quiz on the background of the Chinese philosophy/religion of Confucianism.
Difficult
5 Q
TeamRNL
Dec 12 02
288 plays
19 Famous Philosophers
Test your knowledge of the most famous philosophers.
Tough
10 Q
shusem81
May 29 03
2343 plays
20 Strolling Through The Kierkegaarden
Test your knowledge of Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, the father of existentialism.
Tough
10 Q
napkintosh
Jun 16 02
396 plays
21 Famous Philosophers
Listed are some famous Philosophy movements. Do you know who started these fads?
Impossible
5 Q
thejazzkickazz
Sep 10 00
1512 plays
22 French Philosophers
French philosophy is perhaps not as systematic as German or English philosophy, but is no less intriguing. I think St. Simon and Voltaire are my favorite philosophers from France...what about yourself?
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Aug 03 02
438 plays
23 Immanuel Kant
This is a challenging quiz on Kant's philosophy.
Difficult
10 Q
gooty5446
Apr 13 00
810 plays
24 Mencius and Epicurus
The Greek philosopher Epicurus (341-270) and the Chinese philosopher Mencius (371?-289?) were contemporaries, but lived too far apart to know each other. But if they would have met, they would have agreed on many issues.
Difficult
15 Q
woordenboer
Jun 30 03
198 plays
25 Philosophers
A short quiz on philosophers.
Impossible
5 Q
thejazzkickazz
Sep 02 00
1236 plays
26 Modern Philosophers
A short quiz on modern philosphers.
Impossible
5 Q
thejazzkickazz
Sep 02 00
723 plays
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Last Updated Nov 21 09 5:50 AM

Some sample questions from this category:

* In what year was Immanuel Kant born?
* Kant's three major critiques are titled 'Critique of ...':
* Kant espouses a kind of idealism in his critical philosophy. What kind of idealism does he call it?
* Kant is famous for what distinction in analytic philosophy?
* In Kant's moral philosophy, what does he consider to be the only thing that is good without exception?


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