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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix, An Abstract of a Book Lately Published, Entitled A Treatise of Human Nature.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of Book Three, Part Two?
(a) Of Love and Hate.
(b) Of Morals and Immorals.
(c) Of Religion and Atheism.
(d) Of Justice and Injustice.

2. When does one feel the impression of volition?
(a) Whenever one desires love.
(b) Whenever one desires company.
(c) Whenever one desires hate.
(d) Whenever one desires good.

3. Which moral misdeed does Hume use as an example?
(a) Extortion.
(b) Murder.
(c) Stealing.
(d) GBH.

4. From where does Hume say we derive our feelings of love and hate?
(a) From our parents.
(b) From objects.
(c) From ourselves.
(d) From others.

5. What does Hume believe humans generate instead of observing causes?
(a) Beliefs about causes.
(b) Morals about causes.
(c) Judgements about causes.
(d) Sympathy about causes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hume say determines the will?

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

3. Which is the following is the best definition of the razor principle?

4. Hume says everyone can feel the difference between what?

5. What kind of people does Hume say we admire?

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