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

2. James suggests that the experience of evil is necessary from an existential viewpoint to access deep levels of which of the following?

3. The lecture about Royce adds to lectures on which topic?

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

5. Fechner is the founder of ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to James, what drives human behavior?

3. What does noetic pluralism indicate to James?

4. What is the empiricist position?

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

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

7. For a man to experience the divine, what does James insist he must do?

8. What are James' essential elements to religion?

9. Describe Fechner's approach to philosophy.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does James respond to criticisms? Is he effective at responding to his critics? Does he respond in a humble manner? Are his responses effective at providing support for his own arguments?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the titles that are used for each lecture, chapter, and essay? What impression do they leave the reader with before reading? Analyze at least two specific examples.

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