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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. What does James say life consists of?
(a) Infrequent re-ordering process.
(b) Inconsistent ignorance.
(c) Constant re-ordering process.
(d) Constant ignorance.

2. James identifies a substance through which of the following?
(a) Senses.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Intellectual reasoning.
(d) Attributes.

3. According to James, what is within the realm of sensory experience prior to cognition?
(a) Determinism.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Empiricism.

4. Which statement is true about James' thoughts on experiences?
(a) They are all related to each other.
(b) They all revolve around theism.
(c) They are all related to empiricism.
(d) They are all related to determinism.

5. James holds that activity is evidenced by which of the following?
(a) Time.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) History.
(d) Change.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stance does James attribute to being the way out of monism?

2. James says that other theorists originate from what type of experience?

3. James describes the parts of the universe as being which of the following?

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

5. What does James address in Chapter IV?

(see the answer key)

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