Self-Quiz 3.1: David Hume, Moral Distinctions Not Derived from Reason

According to Hume, all of our perceptions are either

impressions or ideas.

imaginings or reasonings.

illusions or observations.

true or false.

According to Hume, reason alone

is the most noble ability of mankind.

allows us to discern our moral duty.

is incapable of motivating people to action.

is an infallible guide to truth in philosophy.

Which of the following claims does Hume explicitly endorse?

We can't derive claims about how the world is from claims about how the world ought to be.

We can't derive claims about how the world ought to be from claims about how the world is.

It is impossible to argue for claims about how the world is.

It is impossible to argue for claims about how the world ought to be.

According to Hume, reason can indirectly influence action by

exciting a passion within us

illuminating the means by which we can exert a passion

Both of the above

None of the above (reason has no influence on action at all)

Hume claims that a rational system of morality must relate

actions of the mind to actions of the mind.

external objects to external objects.

actions of the mind to external objects.

All of the above

Hume thinks all of our ideas

come from perception

come from reason

are innate.

come from God

Which of the following does Hume think is capable of directly motivating people?

Reason

Passions

Morality

Both b and c

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