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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Some Problems of Philosophy Section I (Chapters I-VII).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James describes the parts of the universe as being which of the following?
(a) Discontinuous.
(b) Happy.
(c) Inconsistent.
(d) Individualized.

2. What does James use as an example to explain the significance of substance?
(a) Christian church.
(b) Crucifix.
(c) Eucharist.
(d) Jewish temple.

3. What kind of unity does James describe as being things that are like each other?
(a) Generic.
(b) Monist.
(c) Plural.
(d) Casual.

4. James says that other theorists originate from what type of experience?
(a) Limited experience.
(b) Personal experience.
(c) Intelligent experience.
(d) Broad experience.

5. According to James, there are two ways of looking at the whole of the universe. What are these ways?
(a) Faithfulness and unfaithfulness.
(b) Unity and disunity.
(c) Happiness and unhappiness.
(d) Love and hate.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to James, what is within the realm of sensory experience prior to cognition?

2. What does James describe as a secondary process?

3. James holds that activity is evidenced by which of the following?

4. What term does James attribute to the love of wisdom?

5. How does James describe Josiah Royce's approach?

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