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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. Hume tells the reader to fix his eye on what kind of spot?

2. What system does Hume say is absurd?

3. How does Hume define passions?

4. What kind of philosophers does Hume claim are confused themselves?

5. How does Hume define demonstration?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hume think that memory is stronger than imagination?

2. What is the razor principle?

3. What are Hume's views on causation?

4. How does Hume define malice, envy and respect?

5. Why is resemblance so important in terms of relation?

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

7. What is contiguity within the context of cause and effect?

8. Why does Hume think it is pointless to wonder about the external world?

9. What argument did Malezieu propose in terms of space and time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How have morals evolved to their current status in society? Why do you think morals are needed? In what way do they go against human nature and what evidence does Hume have to prove this?

Essay Topic 2

What is Hume's opinion on human virtues? How do they help to govern us and what would society be like if it was not populated with individuals with virtue?

Essay Topic 3

Summarize each of the three books and answer the following questions.

1. What are the main arguments in each of the three books?

2. How does does each of the three books contribute to the overall argument?

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