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

2. What position does James say is the 'all-form'?
(a) Rationalist.
(b) Logic.
(c) Monist.
(d) Pluralist.

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

4. Fechner's faith saved him from which of the following, according to James?
(a) Fear.
(b) Pain.
(c) Illness.
(d) Death.

5. What kind of experiences does James say deliver people from the suffering of duality?
(a) Salvation.
(b) Rational.
(c) Individual.
(d) Prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says that concepts freeze movement?

2. According to James, which of the following is not an essential element to religion?

3. James believes that people will first act out of _____________.

4. What viewpoint does James attribute to being aggressive and radical?

5. In the meaning of truth lectures, what does Lecture III cover?

(see the answer key)

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