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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. Chapter 1 discuss the importance of which field?

2. "Answers to a Questionnaire" responds to which person?

3. According to James, what is the nature of Dewey's school?

4. According to James, monism does not allow for what kind of consciousness?

5. Whom does James respond to in "Humanism and Truth Once More"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does James say about the Chicago School?

2. What are the types of causes that James focuses on?

3. What is James' principle of causality?

4. What is the Philippine Address about?

5. What does James discuss in Chapter I about the importance of philosophy?

6. What is Lecture XI about?

7. What is Lecture I about?

8. What are the virtues of pluralism that James discusses?

9. What is Lecture II about?

10. What is significant to note about the essay topics James chooses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the virtues of pluralism that James emphasizes? Describe each virtue and give an example of each. Then explain how these virtues are significant to understand James' broader philosophies.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the emphasis that James places on education. What does James say about education and knowledge? What are the benefits of education that he explains? What does this tell you about James' purpose in sharing his work with the reader?

Essay Topic 3

How does evidence support the arguments that James makes? Is the evidence sufficient to support his main points? Analyze one specific argument to demonstrate your argument.

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