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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 3, Of the Will and Direct Passions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hume says causation allows us to do which is vital for our survival?
(a) Fall in love.
(b) Make predictions.
(c) Believe in a deity.
(d) Recall past events.

2. What are the two ways in which Hume says one can exist?
(a) Free of life and imprisoned by life.
(b) Independently of the mind and dependently of the world.
(c) Internally and externally.
(d) Parentally influenced and self-influenced.

3. What system does Hume say is absurd?
(a) The chemistry point system.
(b) The English grammar system.
(c) The German grammar system.
(d) The mathematical points system.

4. To what does distinguishing between perception and reality often lead?
(a) A metaphysical position.
(b) Lopsided theories.
(c) Misguided theories.
(d) Counterintuitive positions.

5. Which of the following does Hume say can't cause the will to act?
(a) Love.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Reason.
(d) Ideas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Hume's fork principle?

2. With what does the first truth in Hume's fork principle deal?

3. How does Hume define demonstration?

4. What is Hume's third tool of philosophical inquiry?

5. What is Hume's second tool of philosophical inquiry?

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