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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. Of what does virtue give us the impression?

2. By what does Hume say all human action is determined?

3. Which of the following is a group of contrary?

4. Into what two types does Hume divide direct passions?

5. According to Hume, which of the following is a motive built into human nature?

Short Essay Questions

1. What point is Hume making by using the murder example?

2. Why does Hume think there is no free will in religion?

3. Why does Hume think reason is the slave of the passions?

4. When do moral pleasures and pains occur?

5. Why does Hume say common loyalty is so important?

6. How would Hume's system deal with murder?

7. Summarize Book Two.

8. How does love and hatred differ from pride and humility?

9. How does Hume define will?

10. How has society developed a sense of justice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are passions connected with morality? Why does Hume think passions connected with morality can cause dishonesty? What effect can this dishonesty have on society?

Essay Topic 2

What is the relationship between reason and passion? Why is this relationship important in terms of human will?

Essay Topic 3

In what way did Hume's ideas go against 18th century values? How did Hume try to win over the critics?

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