1: During the pursuit of his passion -- philosophical studies -- David Hume became ill with what a physician diagnosed as
a. rickets
b. tuberculosis
c. disease of the learned
d. general malfeasance
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2: As an empiricist, Hume believed that
a. universal truth is not only attainable, but also within the realm of everyone's experience
b. science can prove or disprove the existence of any object
c. all ideas come from sensory impressions
d. time is circular, rather than linear
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3: According to Hume, principles of morality are
a. the will of God
b. based on what a person feels like doing in any given situation
c. derived from the nature of reason itself
d. drawn from the experiences of people
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4: The view that all human actions are selfish
a. was embraced by Hume and his contemporaries
b. shows that cruelty and destruction are unavoidable
c. suggests that people can be driven to give up their personal interests for the welfare of others
d. was indefensible to Hume
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5: As a testament to his distaste for dogmatism, Hume named his book on morals
a. The Inquisitor
b. Justice Explored
c. Enquiry
d. Canis
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6: Dogmatism in the field of morals holds that
a. moral truths are really matters of taste
b. one's own beliefs are true and those of persons who disagree are false
c. every human action is based on a mathematical equation
d. dogged determination in the majority of people creates good for the greater community
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7: Of all the social virtues, which was the most widely acclaimed at the time of Hume's writings?
a. Justice
b. Benevolence
c. Utilitarianism
d. Self-preservation
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8: Hume sets forth that the virtue of chastity
a. is impractical because man is a human beast
b. is regarded as more important for women than for men
c. exists only to prevent adultery and incest
d. would never have occurred to humans if reliable birth control were available
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9: The entertainment value of pastoral poetry, Hume suggests, illustrates his belief that
a. man requires rich imagery to reach beyond everyday experiences
b. people are moved by feelings and attitudes of others
c. people rejoice over opportunities to be alone with their thoughts
d. religious revelations can occur within the context of commonplace events
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10: Which of the following characteristics is considered praiseworthy?
a. Credulity
b. Indolence
c. Industry
d. Prodigality
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11: The accumulation of material goods is an indication of all but which of the following?
a. Commitment to thrift
b. Personal industry
c. Good business sense
d. Chastity
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12: In general, human qualities are considered "approved" if they
a. are useful to ourselves and other members of the society to which we belong
b. make for pleasant, amusing company
c. don't include any white lies or other threats to integrity
d. include a measure of wit and ingenuity
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13: Hume criticizes all but which of the following practices perpetuated in the name of morality?
a. Humility
b. Chastity
c. Solitude
d. Fasting
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14: At the time of Hume's writing, the field of morality was closely related to
a. Metaphysical science
b. Authoritarian government
c. Religion
d. Fasting
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