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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to James, the absence of something can lead to a sense of which of the following?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Unreality.

2. According to James, the more dramatic examples of conversion tend to be which of the following?
(a) False.
(b) True.
(c) Permanent.
(d) Temporary.

3. James states purity arises from a sense of sensitivity to _________.
(a) Purity.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Inconsistency.
(d) Ascetism.

4. Which of the following does James not identify as a quality of saintliness?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Charity.
(c) Strength of the soul.
(d) Purity.

5. James says that for a man to experience the divine, what must he let go?
(a) Love.
(b) Longing.
(c) Ego.
(d) Belongings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does James use to describe concepts?

2. What does James say about motion, change, and activity?

3. James suggests the naturalist approach consists of living __________.

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

5. Who was the first to say, "I think therefore I am"?

(see the answer key)

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