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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does James describe as being both sublime and trivial?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Religion.
(d) Science.

2. What adjective does James use to address precepts?
(a) Continuous.
(b) Plural.
(c) Discrete.
(d) Fulfilling.

3. What religion does James say relies on elaborate ceremony and hierarchy?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Protestantism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Hinduism.

4. The first lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?
(a) Logic.
(b) Truth.
(c) Pessimism.
(d) Reason.

5. James states purity arises from a sense of sensitivity to _________.
(a) Inconsistency.
(b) Ascetism.
(c) Purity.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What viewpoint does James believe tends to retreat and accommodate?

2. James describes the parts of the universe as being which of the following?

3. James identifies a substance through which of the following?

4. The third lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?

5. Who says that concepts freeze movement?

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