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

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

3. Which word best describes the critical reaction of Hume's Treatise on its initial publication?
(a) Negative.
(b) Positive.
(c) Luke-warm.
(d) Patronizing.

4. What does Hume say the mind has command over?
(a) Ideas.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Morals.
(d) Hate.

5. What does Hume say is the only thing that can cause us to act?
(a) Identity.
(b) Reason.
(c) Experience.
(d) Passions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doctrine does Hume say he is rejecting regarding the will?

2. What is the main criticism against Hume's treatise?

3. What does Book One cover regarding human nature?

4. What passion does Hume say pity is like?

5. How does Hume define anger?

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