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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. What does James claim his philosophy requires from followers?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Stoutness.
(c) Faith.
(d) Intelligence.

2. According to James, 'each' and 'whole' are levels of what?
(a) Witness.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Attention.

3. What role does James attribute to being the point of beginning for the meaning of truth?
(a) Giver.
(b) Seeker.
(c) Listener.
(d) Knower.

4. Royce says that ignorance is which of the following?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Affection.
(c) Common sense.
(d) Inattention.

5. 'Each-form,' according to James, allows for intimacy with which of the following?
(a) Love.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Emotion.
(d) Divine.

Short Answer Questions

1. James holds that activity is evidenced by which of the following?

2. James suggests the naturalist approach consists of living __________.

3. For whom is truth an inert static relationship, according to James?

4. What does James attribute to determining response actions?

5. What term is defined as the state of consciousness considered subjectively?

(see the answer key)

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