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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Meaning of Truth Section II (Lectures VIII -XV).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James claims that in excess, what can become gullibility?
(a) Religion.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Strength.
(d) Charity.

2. According to James, noetic pluralism indicates which of the following?
(a) A god might not be all-knowing.
(b) A god might not exist.
(c) A god might have once existed.
(d) A god could never have existed.

3. What does James describe as being both sublime and trivial?
(a) Science.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Religion.

4. According to James, beliefs are based on which of the following?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Experience.
(c) Truth.
(d) Religion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James claim his philosophy requires from followers?

2. Who wrote the poem "To You"?

3. Which definition is most close to the definition of healthy-mindedness?

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

5. Lecture XI discusses which concept?

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