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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pragmatism Section I (Lectures I-IV).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James describes the parts of the universe as being which of the following?
(a) Inconsistent.
(b) Discontinuous.
(c) Individualized.
(d) Happy.

2. James says that what kind of people experience a sense of unreality?
(a) Those who are happy.
(b) Those who are depressed.
(c) Those who are thankful.
(d) Those who have nothing.

3. According to James, religion cannot exist on which of the following?
(a) Irrational thought.
(b) Rational thought.
(c) Immoral thought.
(d) Moral thought.

4. What do Lectures XVI and XVII outline?
(a) Aspects of ascetism.
(b) Aspects of fanaticism.
(c) Aspects of mystical experience.
(d) Aspects of charity.

5. According to James, which of the following is not an essential element to religion?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Confession.

Short Answer Questions

1. James identifies a substance through which of the following?

2. James states that which viewpoint is the process for determining truth?

3. What kind of experiences does James say deliver people from the suffering of duality?

4. James says that for a man to experience the divine, what must he let go?

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

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