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

2. James connects religious manifestation to ______________.
(a) Subconsciousness.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Charity.
(d) Virtue.

3. What type of unity does James define as being the relationship of things that seem to tell a story together?
(a) Empirical.
(b) Casual.
(c) Beings.
(d) Aesthetic.

4. What position does James describe as being based on facts and pessimism?
(a) Monist.
(b) Rationalist.
(c) Pluralist.
(d) Empiricist.

5. What does James use as an example to explain the significance of substance?
(a) Crucifix.
(b) Jewish temple.
(c) Eucharist.
(d) Christian church.

Short Answer Questions

1. James believes that which viewpoint fills the needs of both religion and fact?

2. James believes the salvation approach relies on what kind of experience?

3. Whom does James refer to as feeling fundamentally fed up with life?

4. James suggests that the experience of evil is necessary from an existential viewpoint to access deep levels of which of the following?

5. James claims that in excess, what can become gullibility?

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