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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. What does James describe as the first virtue of pluralism?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Free will.
(c) Charity.
(d) Ignorance.

2. James asserts that inquiry is first designed to evaluate which of the following?
(a) The essential nature of a thing.
(b) The lack of happiness in a person.
(c) The darkness of deep depression.
(d) The absence of something.

3. What does James identify as the "fruits" of religion?
(a) Charity for those in need.
(b) Cultural benefits of saintliness.
(c) Ascetism.
(d) Morality.

4. What does James describe as the third virtue of pluralism?
(a) It is pluralistic.
(b) It is scientific.
(c) It is theistic.
(d) it is pragmatic.

5. After the first act, James believes that people will then act out of _____________.
(a) Need.
(b) Logic.
(c) Desire.
(d) Instinct.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to James, monism does not allow for what kind of consciousness?

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

4. What role does James attribute to being the point of beginning for the meaning of truth?

5. In Lecture II, James outlines the meaning of ______________.

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