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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. Which of the following does Hume suggest is the true origin of morals?

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

3. According to what does Hume say we judge individuals ?

4. What doctrine does Hume say he is rejecting regarding the will?

5. What does Hume say societies need to defend themselves against attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hume's argument against those who defend free will?

2. When do moral pleasures and pains occur?

3. What does Hume mean when he says one cannot derive an ought from an is?

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

5. How does Hume define artificial virtues?

6. Why does Hume say justice must be moral?

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

8. How does Hume use murder as an example of morals?

9. How has society developed a sense of justice?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

How does Hume think we form simple ideas? How does Hume think the way we form simple ideas help with our understanding of the world?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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