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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) Individualized.
(b) Happy.
(c) Discontinuous.
(d) Inconsistent.

2. James associates Charles Pierce with what concept?
(a) Rationalism.
(b) Ascetism.
(c) Empiricism.
(d) Pragmatism.

3. How does James describe ineffability?
(a) The inability to express experience.
(b) The inability to express charity.
(c) The inability to express ascetism.
(d) The inability to express virtue.

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

5. What religion does James say relies on elaborate ceremony and hierarchy?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Protestantism.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Humans react in what way to new information, according to James?

4. What does James describe as being both sublime and trivial?

5. Which of the following does James not identify as a quality of saintliness?

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