ThatQuiz
|
Test Library
|
Take this test now
Essays, Moral, Political, And Literary by David Hume
  • 1. What philosophical approach does Hume primarily advocate in his essays?
A) Empiricism
B) Rationalism
C) Idealism
D) Materialism
  • 2. What does Hume argue about human nature?
A) It is entirely rational
B) It is static and unchanging
C) It is predetermined by God
D) It is governed by passions more than reason
  • 3. Which of the following concepts is central to Hume's moral philosophy?
A) Duty
B) Sentiment
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 single unchanging essence
C) A bundle of perceptions
D) An illusion crafted by society
  • 5. Hume's essay 'Of Human Understanding' primarily deals with which topic?
A) The nature and limits of human knowledge
B) Political theories of governance
C) The existence of God
D) The aesthetics of art
  • 6. What does Hume argue about the role of government?
A) To promote the happiness of society
B) To enforce religious laws
C) To maintain control over individuals
D) To ensure economic prosperity
  • 7. How does Hume define justice?
A) An inherent human trait
B) An absolute moral law
C) A social convention dependent on utility
D) A divine rule
  • 8. In Hume’s view, what is necessary for the formation of ideas?
A) Intuition
B) Impressions
C) Reasoning
D) Revelation
Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.