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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James describes the parts of the universe as being which of the following?
(a) Individualized.
(b) Happy.
(c) Discontinuous.
(d) Inconsistent.

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

3. Lecture VIII relates pragmatism to which concept?
(a) Experience.
(b) Religion.
(c) Ability.
(d) Happiness.

4. According to James, which of the following is not an essential element to religion?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Confession.
(d) Intelligence.

5. In Lecture III, James compares mysticism to ____________.
(a) Religion.
(b) Unreality.
(c) Rationalism.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the second sub-category of spiritualism, according to James?

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

4. James says that for a man to experience the divine, what must he let go?

5. What does James use as an example to explain the significance of substance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is healthy-mindedness?

2. According to James, what is inquiry designed for?

3. Why does James believe that religion should be based on an individual level?

4. How is James' concept of philosophy different from your own?

5. Describe the pragmatic and pluralistic way of looking at "To You."

6. What does James believe prompts people to act?

7. What are the types of unity that James describes?

8. What is common sense as James sees it? Do you agree?

9. What does James says beliefs are based on? Do you agree?

10. What is the rationalist position?

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