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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. In the lectures about the meaning of truth, what does Lecture VIII critique?
(a) Pessimism.
(b) Rationalism.
(c) Pragmatism.
(d) Optiism.

2. What is the second aspect of the truth that James points out?
(a) Instinct.
(b) Denotation.
(c) Pessimism.
(d) Fantasy.

3. James says that the field of consciousness is a center fringed by which of the following?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Awareness.
(d) Attention.

4. In determinist stance, James describes superhuman as which of the following?
(a) Infinite.
(b) Unintelligence.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Finite.

5. James says that for a man to experience the divine, what must he let go?
(a) Longing.
(b) Love.
(c) Belongings.
(d) Ego.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James say life consists of?

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

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

4. James associates Charles Pierce with what concept?

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

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