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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Meaning of Truth Section II (Lectures VIII -XV).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does James say life consists of?
(a) Infrequent re-ordering process.
(b) Inconsistent ignorance.
(c) Constant ignorance.
(d) Constant re-ordering process.

2. James says that for a man to experience the divine, what must he let go?
(a) Longing.
(b) Love.
(c) Ego.
(d) Belongings.

3. For whom is truth an inert static relationship, according to James?
(a) Psychologists.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Religious people.
(d) Intellectualists.

4. What is the second sub-category of spiritualism, according to James?
(a) Dualistic theism.
(b) Monistic theism.
(c) Inductive theism.
(d) Polytheism.

5. James suggests the naturalist approach consists of living __________.
(a) Frugally.
(b) Negatively.
(c) Positively.
(d) Simply.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second aspect of the truth that James points out?

2. The first lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?

3. James says that other theorists originate from what type of experience?

4. What is the view that salvation of the world is not possible?

5. What position does James describe as being based on principles of intellectualism and idealism?

(see the answer key)

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