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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hume see pride as an agreeable impression?

2. Which of the following can cause either pride or humility?

3. What kind of soul does Hume believe does not exist?

4. What does Hume say could be the condition of a man who is insensitive to time?

5. What two things does Hume say can't produce beliefs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hume define malice, envy and respect?

2. Why does Hume reject the idea of an immaterial soul?

3. Why does Hume think we love the rich and admire only people we know?

4. In terms of philosophy what is empiricism?

5. Why can only our imagination produce belief in external objects?

6. What does Hume say are simple perceptions?

7. How does Hume claim the mind perceives time?

8. What are Dr. Clarke's views on cause and effect?

9. How does Hume claim the mind perceives space?

10. What is contiguity within the context of cause and effect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way did Hume's ideas go against 18th century values? How did Hume try to win over the critics?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Hume think that religion's focus on free will confuses people? What does this view say about Hume's view on religion in general? What do the students think 18th century society felt about Hume's disregard of religion?

Essay Topic 3

How does Hume break down passions? Why does Hume think passions help in understanding the world around us?

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