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Essays, Moral, Political, And Literary by David Hume
Contributed by: Day
  • 1. What philosophical approach does Hume primarily advocate in his essays?
A) Materialism
B) Empiricism
C) Rationalism
D) Idealism
  • 2. What does Hume argue about human nature?
A) It is static and unchanging
B) It is predetermined by God
C) It is governed by passions more than reason
D) It is entirely rational
  • 3. Which of the following concepts is central to Hume's moral philosophy?
A) Sentiment
B) Duty
C) Divine command
D) Utility
  • 4. Hume's view on personal identity can be described as what?
A) A soul distinct from the body
B) A bundle of perceptions
C) A single unchanging essence
D) An illusion crafted by society
  • 5. Hume's essay 'Of Human Understanding' primarily deals with which topic?
A) The existence of God
B) The aesthetics of art
C) Political theories of governance
D) The nature and limits of human knowledge
  • 6. What does Hume argue about the role of government?
A) To enforce religious laws
B) To maintain control over individuals
C) To ensure economic prosperity
D) To promote the happiness of society
  • 7. How does Hume define justice?
A) A social convention dependent on utility
B) A divine rule
C) An absolute moral law
D) An inherent human trait
  • 8. In Hume’s view, what is necessary for the formation of ideas?
A) Revelation
B) Intuition
C) Reasoning
D) Impressions
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