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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What word does James associate with prayer?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Morals.
(c) Rational.
(d) Transaction.

4. James claims that religion is in line with which of the following?
(a) Instinct.
(b) Moral simplicity.
(c) Individual simplicity.
(d) Rationalism.

5. James says that there are how many ways of looking at the poem "To You"?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Infinitely many.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. In excess, what does James believe devoutness becomes?

2. James suggests the naturalist approach consists of living __________.

3. James states purity arises from a sense of sensitivity to _________.

4. James says that the second way of looking at "To You" is in which position?

5. What stance does James attribute to being the way out of monism?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to James, what drives human behavior?

2. What are the types of unity that James describes?

3. What is healthy-mindedness?

4. Why does James mention Hegel?

5. What is the determinist stance?

6. What is the rationalist position?

7. What is common sense as James sees it? Do you agree?

8. How does James describe reasoning as a part of empiricism?

9. What information about Bergson does James want the reader to take note of?

10. How does James designate the difference between those who are saintly and those who are not?

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