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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 4, On the Sceptical and Other Systems of Philosophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hume say is the only thing he finds when he looks inside himself?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Hate.
(d) Perception.

2. What kind of philosophers does Hume claim are confused themselves?
(a) Ones who think they have impressions about themselves.
(b) Ones who live and work on their own.
(c) Ones who think but don't do.
(d) Ones who don't look beyond themselves.

3. What object does Hume say is sufficient enough to give him the idea of extension?
(a) The cabinet.
(b) The chair.
(c) The bath.
(d) The table.

4. What does Book Two cover regarding human nature?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Sympathies.
(d) Passions.

5. What kind of soul does Hume believe does not exist?
(a) The material soul.
(b) The sincere soul.
(c) The frank soul.
(d) The immaterial soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hume say impression does not tell us?

2. What two things does Hume say can't produce beliefs?

3. What system does Hume say is absurd?

4. Hume say the human mind resolves itself into what distinct kinds ?

5. What kind of image does Hume say will be presented if one wheels around a burning coal with rapidity?

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