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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does James describe as being based on facts and pessimism?

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

3. In excess, what does James assert that virtue becomes?

4. James states that which viewpoint is the process for determining truth?

5. What position does James describe as being based on principles of intellectualism and idealism?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is immanent operation?

2. According to James, what drives human behavior?

3. What is healthy-mindedness?

4. Describe Fechner's approach to philosophy.

5. How does James describe reasoning as a part of empiricism?

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

7. What is pluralism?

8. What are James' essential elements to religion?

9. Why does James mention Hegel?

10. How does James designate the difference between those who are saintly and those who are not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the elements of religion that James defines. Which element of religion is the foundation? Why are the other elements significant? Does the idea of religion having essential elements detract from James' concept of religion being based on an individual level?

Essay Topic 2

What difference does James assert between precepts and concepts? How are precepts and concepts similar? How are they used?

Essay Topic 3

Why does James structure the book by including lectures in this particular order? Why does he include lectures and essays individually instead of combining all these thoughts together? What impact does this outline have on the reader's experience?

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