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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Some Problems of Philosophy Section I (Chapters I-VII).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James states that which viewpoint is the process for determining truth?
(a) Pantheism.
(b) Monism.
(c) Pragmatism.
(d) Pluralism.

2. According to James, there are two ways of looking at the whole of the universe. What are these ways?
(a) Faithfulness and unfaithfulness.
(b) Unity and disunity.
(c) Happiness and unhappiness.
(d) Love and hate.

3. Who says that concepts freeze movement?
(a) Bergson.
(b) Hegel.
(c) Royce.
(d) James.

4. What adjective does James use to address precepts?
(a) Continuous.
(b) Discrete.
(c) Plural.
(d) Fulfilling.

5. What viewpoint does James believe tends to retreat and accommodate?
(a) Pluralist.
(b) Monist.
(c) Religious.
(d) Intellectual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does James describe as being based on principles of intellectualism and idealism?

2. Royce says that limits for which group are a result of only a piece of absolute will?

3. What position does James describe as being based on facts and pessimism?

4. Royce says that ignorance is which of the following?

5. According to James, 'each' and 'whole' are levels of what?

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