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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. Who says that concepts freeze movement?

2. Royce says that limits for which group are a result of only a piece of absolute will?

3. What does James describe as occurring when the whole changes all things contained within it must also change as a singular act?

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

5. According to James, religion cannot exist on which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does James believe prompts people to act?

2. Describe the monistic way of looking at "To You."

3. Why does James mention Hegel?

4. What is the determinist stance?

5. What is healthy-mindedness?

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

7. What information about Bergson does James want the reader to take note of?

8. What does James say about other theorists and their experiences?

9. What are the qualities of saintliness which James defines?

10. How does James define the results of excess?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe James' personal philosophy. How do his personal philosophies compare to your own? How does this affect the way you relate to James' lectures and essays?

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