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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 2, Of Justice and Injustice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Hume say we have a false sensation?
(a) Uncaused choice.
(b) Sub-emotion.
(c) Caused choice.
(d) Underlying emotion.

2. What two things does Hume say can't produce beliefs?
(a) Reaction and action.
(b) Love and hate.
(c) Imagination and mind.
(d) Sense and reason.

3. According to what does Hume say we judge individuals ?
(a) Their judgements and morals.
(b) Their internal being.
(c) Their motives and actions.
(d) Their external appearance.

4. What is Hume's third tool of philosophical inquiry?
(a) The map.
(b) The spoon.
(c) The knife.
(d) The fork.

5. Which of the following was also a British empiricist?
(a) Earl Tennant.
(b) Samuel Goodwin.
(c) Peter Connor.
(d) John Locke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which virtues does Hume say are instinctual?

2. Why does Hume see pride as an agreeable impression?

3. Which of the following does Hume state is an artificial virtue?

4. What does Hume say none of his three motives of human nature are sufficient enough to produce?

5. When does Hume say self-interested motives can be taken to be virtuous?

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