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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. What position is described as holding that even in vast fields of sameness, there is still difference?
(a) Pluralism.
(b) Intellectualism.
(c) Pragmatism.
(d) Monism.

2. What topic, in addition to monism, does James discuss in Chapter VII?
(a) Pluralism.
(b) Percepts.
(c) Metaphysics.
(d) Philosophy.

3. What does James say life consists of?
(a) Inconsistent ignorance.
(b) Constant re-ordering process.
(c) Constant ignorance.
(d) Infrequent re-ordering process.

4. What position does James describe as being based on principles of intellectualism and idealism?
(a) Rationalist.
(b) Monist.
(c) Empiricist.
(d) Pluralist.

5. What does James discuss in Chapter V?
(a) The abuse of concepts.
(b) The discretion of abuse.
(c) The fulfillment of pluralism.
(d) The problems of monism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first to say, "I think therefore I am"?

2. In determinist stance, James describes superhuman as which of the following?

3. What position does James state believes everything is essentially the same?

4. What adjective does James use to address precepts?

5. What does James describe as being both sublime and trivial?

(see the answer key)

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