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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Pluralistic Universe Section II (Lectures V-Appendix C).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does James say life consists of?
(a) Constant re-ordering process.
(b) Infrequent re-ordering process.
(c) Constant ignorance.
(d) Inconsistent ignorance.

2. What term does James define as an idea's argument with reality?
(a) Truth.
(b) Religion.
(c) Logic.
(d) Reason.

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

4. The third lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?
(a) Aestheticism.
(b) Ascetism.
(c) Meliorism.
(d) Pragmatism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does James describe as being based on principles of intellectualism and idealism?

2. Which statement is true about James' thoughts on experiences?

3. What position does James state lacks intimacy?

4. James says that for an instantaneous conversion, it is necessary for a person to know which of the following?

5. The second lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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