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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Some Problems of Philosophy Section II (Chapters VIII-Appendix).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The second lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?
(a) Lies.
(b) Pluralism.
(c) Optimism.
(d) Instinct.

2. Lecture XII is a response to which of the following?
(a) Assertions of faith.
(b) Herbert's criticism.
(c) Connotation and denotation.
(d) Shakespeare's work.

3. James says that mystical experience carries a sense of which of the following?
(a) Morality.
(b) Depression.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Authority.

4. What adjective does James use to describe concepts?
(a) Continuous.
(b) Fulfilling.
(c) Plural.
(d) Discrete.

5. What is the name of the theory James describes as believing that time is always coming in small drops?
(a) Continuous Theory.
(b) Discretion Theory.
(c) Awareness Theory.
(d) Discontinuity Theory.

Short Answer Questions

1. James says that the first way of looking at "To You" is in which position?

2. In excess, what does James believe devoutness becomes?

3. Chapter 1 discuss the importance of which field?

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

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

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