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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. The challenges of what kind of problems does James present in Chapter II?
(a) Biological.
(b) Rational.
(c) Psychological.
(d) Metaphysical.

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

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

4. What does James believe to be the prevalence of one set of ideas?
(a) Action.
(b) Convention.
(c) Infinite.
(d) Experience.

5. What viewpoint does James attribute to being aggressive and radical?
(a) Religious.
(b) Monist.
(c) Pragmatic.
(d) Pantheistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. 'Each-form,' according to James, allows for intimacy with which of the following?

2. What does James describe as a secondary process?

3. What term does James attribute to the love of wisdom?

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

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

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