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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. How does James describe ineffability?

2. What viewpoint does James believe tends to retreat and accommodate?

3. James states purity arises from a sense of sensitivity to _________.

4. What stance does James attribute to being the way out of monism?

5. What type of unity does James describe as a preceding event causing a following event?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is common sense as James sees it? Do you agree?

2. What does James say that truth is for pragmatists?

3. What is the determinist stance?

4. How does James define the results of excess?

5. What information about Bergson does James want the reader to take note of?

6. How is James' concept of philosophy different from your own?

7. What does James believe prompts people to act?

8. What are the qualities of saintliness which James defines?

9. What is the empiricist position?

10. What did you learn about Josiah Royce from James' lectures?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How significant is the truth to James? What does James say about truth? What specifications does James attribute to absolute truth and honesty? Does James think truth is necessary? How does he perceive humanity as responding to truth?

Essay Topic 2

How does James respond to criticisms? Is he effective at responding to his critics? Does he respond in a humble manner? Are his responses effective at providing support for his own arguments?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the emphasis that James places on education. What does James say about education and knowledge? What are the benefits of education that he explains? What does this tell you about James' purpose in sharing his work with the reader?

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