The Will to Believe Multiple Choice

. James thinks that passions

Play no role in belief formation.

Play much more of a role in belief formation than the scientist admits.

Play a role only in the formation of faith-based beliefs.

Should be avoided.

. According to James, the scientific school of thought overlooks the fact that

Passions do not play a role in our formation of convictions.

Our belief systems are founded on reason.

Passions like prejudices and fears influence our convictions.

Religious beliefs rely on empirical evidence.

. According to James's analysis, the religious hypothesis presents us with a __________ option.

Living.

Forced.

Momentous.

All of the above.

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