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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. In the story about the earthquake, James focuses on what part of the experience?

2. What does James claim his philosophy requires from followers?

3. What stance does the Philippine address defend?

4. What topic, in addition to monism, does James discuss in Chapter VII?

5. What challenging research does James address in a short story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lecture IV about?

2. What is Lecture II about?

3. What is James' principle of causality?

4. What is Lecture III about?

5. What does James say about Emerson?

6. What is the Philippine Address about?

7. What is PhD Octopus about?

8. What are the types of causes that James focuses on?

9. What does James discuss in Chapter II about metaphysics?

10. What is Lecture X about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of religion in James' essays and lectures. How does he define religion? Does he support his definition of religion effectively?

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 elements of religion that James defines. Which element of religion is the foundation? Why are the other elements significant? Does the idea of religion having essential elements detract from James' concept of religion being based on an individual level?

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