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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays Section II (Essays 11-20).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the concept called where one believes that everything has an opposite that is negated?
(a) Inductive.
(b) Deductive.
(c) Rationalist.
(d) Dialectic.

2. What does James describe as the second virtue of pluralism?
(a) Pessimistic outlook.
(b) Melioristic outlook.
(c) Rational outlook.
(d) Optimistic outlook.

3. How does James describe Josiah Royce's approach?
(a) Reasonable.
(b) Empirical.
(c) Deductive.
(d) Instinctual.

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

5. James identifies the difference between those who are saintly and those who are not as which of the following?
(a) Being vs. doing.
(b) Moral vs. immoral.
(c) Virtue vs. vices.
(d) Having vs. seeing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does James describe as the third virtue of pluralism?

3. What adjective does James use to describe concepts?

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

5. In "Humanism and Truth Once More," what does James suggest others say pragmatism and humanism deny?

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