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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hume say is the only thing senses give us?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Reasons.
(c) Impressions.
(d) Ideas.

2. To what does distinguishing between perception and reality often lead?
(a) Counterintuitive positions.
(b) Lopsided theories.
(c) A metaphysical position.
(d) Misguided theories.

3. Why does Hume see pride as an agreeable impression?
(a) It gives us feelings of security.
(b) It allows us to love others.
(c) It makes us feel satisfied.
(d) It hides our faults.

4. By what does Hume say cousins are connected?
(a) Fate.
(b) Family.
(c) Causation.
(d) Christianity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hume say takes precedence over ideas?

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

3. On which of the following systems does Part Four mainly concentrate?

4. From where does Hume say facts come?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Hume's views on causation?

2. What is the difference between reflexion and sensation impressions?

3. What is the conventional view of cause and effect?

4. In which two senses is the word relation commonly used?

5. Define skepticism.

6. Why does Hume think we love the rich and admire only people we know?

7. How does Hume define passions?

8. In terms of philosophy what is empiricism?

9. How does Hume divide the different kinds of philosophical relations?

10. Why can only our imagination produce belief in external objects?

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