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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. According to James, what can be an object for several minds?

2. What does James describe as a secondary process?

3. What is the name of the subject of "A Pluralistic Mystic"?

4. What does James describe as the third virtue of pluralism?

5. What stance does the Philippine address defend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lecture IX about?

2. What is Lecture IV about?

3. What is Lecture I about?

4. What is Lecture VIII about?

5. What is PhD Octopus about?

6. What are the virtues of pluralism that James discusses?

7. What does James discuss in Chapter V?

8. What is the Philippine Address about?

9. What does James discuss in Chapter IV about direct experience?

10. What is the purpose of the appendix?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is pragmatism? Why does James support pragmatism? What are the negative aspects of pragmatism? What are the positive aspects?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe James' concept of human nature. How do humans act, according to James? How do they perceive new information? What do they want to believe?

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