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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 adjective does James use to describe concepts?
(a) Continuous.
(b) Plural.
(c) Discrete.
(d) Fulfilling.

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

3. James says that for an instantaneous conversion, it is necessary for a person to know which of the following?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Harmony.
(c) Disharmony.
(d) Happiness.

4. Who believed that inclusive forms of consciousness are partly generated by less inclusive forms?
(a) Wordsworth.
(b) Fechner.
(c) James.
(d) Hegel.

5. What is addressed in Chapter III?
(a) Challenges of meaning.
(b) Challenges of addressing being.
(c) Challenges of metaphysical beings.
(d) Challenges of continuous percepts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement is true about James' thoughts on experiences?

2. What is the first aspect of the truth that James points out?

3. James says that limitations in will cause which of the following?

4. What does James attribute to using parts to explain wholes?

5. What does Lecture IX relate to?

(see the answer key)

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