ESSAY QUESTIONS:

1. Is science any more objective than religion, according to James? What implications might his view have for current discussions on teaching creationism in science classes? Do you agree with James here?

2. Do you believe that you have free will? Justify your view, taking into account the arguments of both James and Stace as you do so.

3. Which of the four major ancient schools of thought is James' pragmatism closest to? In answering this question you should outline the relevant aspects of each school of thought, and show how it is similar to, or different from, that of James' pragmatism.

4. How do the views of James and Peirce differ? Which do you think is the most persuasive, and why?

5. Do you believe that pragmatism is a subjective approach to philosophy? Explain your answer.

6. Of the three theories of truth that you have encountered so far in this volume, which do you believe is the most accurate, and why? Explain your answer, outlining each of the three theories of truth as you do so.

7. Outline the distinction between being healthy-minded and morbid-minded. Do you believe that this is (a) an accurate distinction, and (b) a useful one?

8. Outline the pragmatic method. Do you think that this would be useful in your own life? Explain your answer.