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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. On what two impressions does Hume say moral distinctions are based?

2. Who does Hume say must be bound to family in order for it to work?

3. Which of the following does Hume list as a natural virtue?

4. What can one not derive an ought from?

5. Into what two types does Hume divide direct passions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hume say common loyalty is so important?

2. Summarize Book Two.

3. Why does Hume think passions rather than reason determine the will?

4. How does love and hatred differ from pride and humility?

5. What point is Hume making by using the murder example?

6. How would Hume's system deal with murder?

7. How has society developed a sense of justice?

8. Why does Hume want to answer the question, "Which impression or ideas help us to divide virtue from vice?"

9. How does Hume define will?

10. Summarize Part Three of Book Two.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

How have morals evolved to their current status in society? Why do you think morals are needed? In what way do they go against human nature and what evidence does Hume have to prove this?

Essay Topic 3

What are philosophical relations? How does Hume use philosophical relations to help us understand how our mind works?

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