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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Hume's idea of a definition?

2. What does Hume say would happen if you denied the existence of the 19th man of a group of twenty?

3. Why does Hume think the immaterial soul does not exist?

4. Hume says impressions are divided into what?

5. Which French philosopher does Hume reference in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hume reject the idea of an immaterial soul?

2. How does Hume define passions?

3. What is the difference between responsive and productive passions?

4. What is Hume's fork principle?

5. What argument did Malezieu propose in terms of space and time?

6. What is the conventional view of cause and effect?

7. Why can only our imagination produce belief in external objects?

8. What does Hume say are simple perceptions?

9. How does Hume define malice, envy and respect?

10. What is contiguity within the context of cause and effect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are passions connected with morality? Why does Hume think passions connected with morality can cause dishonesty? What effect can this dishonesty have on society?

Essay Topic 2

What is the relationship between reason and passion? Why is this relationship important in terms of human will?

Essay Topic 3

What are the differences between the following? Give examples of each one.

1. Natural and philosophical relations.

2. Simple and complex ideas.

3. Sensory and reflective impressions.

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