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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 1, Of Pride and Humility.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hume say he will use to discuss passion instead of physiology?
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Experience.

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

3. From where does a human's substantive knowledge come?
(a) Human senses.
(b) Religion.
(c) Society.
(d) Human passion.

4. What two cities does Hume use in his example of why it is difficult to form accurate impressions?
(a) Glasgow and Liverpool.
(b) London and Edinborough.
(c) New Jerusalem and Paris.
(d) Moscow and Prague.

5. What does Hume says causation allows us to do which is vital for our survival?
(a) Recall past events.
(b) Make predictions.
(c) Fall in love.
(d) Believe in a deity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hume's idea of cause and effect differ from the conventional point of view that states they are features of the world?

2. Why can pride and humility not be reduced to other passions?

3. What does Hume say will is instead of a power?

4. What does Hume say is a disagreeable impression?

5. Which of the following best describes Hume's fork principle?

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