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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 kind of god does James find in the all-form?

2. What term does James define as an idea's argument with reality?

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

4. The second lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?

5. Fechner is the founder of ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. According to James, what drives human behavior?

5. How does James define the results of excess?

6. What is the empiricist position?

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

8. What does noetic pluralism indicate to James?

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

10. What is healthy-mindedness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How significant is the truth to James? What does James say about truth? What specifications does James attribute to absolute truth and honesty? Does James think truth is necessary? How does he perceive humanity as responding to truth?

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