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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 holds that in which stance does the mind makes connections between ideas that are just as valid as other truths?
(a) Conservative empiricism.
(b) Conservative rationalism.
(c) Radical empiricism.
(d) Radical rationalism.

2. What stance does James attribute to being the way out of monism?
(a) Intelligence stance.
(b) Pragmatist stance.
(c) Determinist stance.
(d) Witness stance.

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

4. Who was the first to say, "I think therefore I am"?
(a) Descartes.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Plato.
(d) Shakespeare.

5. What is addressed in Chapter III?
(a) Challenges of addressing being.
(b) Challenges of meaning.
(c) Challenges of metaphysical beings.
(d) Challenges of continuous percepts.

Short Answer Questions

1. James says that limitations in will cause which of the following?

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

3. What kind of unity does James describe as being things that are like each other?

4. What viewpoint does James believe tends to retreat and accommodate?

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

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