William James and Pragmatism Quiz

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William James and Pragmatism: a General level Philosophy quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
What is the central concept of William James' philosophy?
A Idealism
B Pragmatism
C Existentialism
D Stoicism
Question 2
According to James, what makes an idea 'true'?
A It is logical
B It is popular
C It is useful
D It is ancient
Question 3
Which of these is a key element of William James' philosophy?
A Experience
B Superstition
C Mathematics
D Dogmatism
Question 4
James believed that truth is...
A Determined by government
B Something that happens to an idea
C Only found in books
D Static
Question 5
What is the pragmatic method?
A Ignoring practical results
B Testing ideas by their consequences
C Focusing only on theory
D Following ancient rules

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