What was David Hume's stance on the immortality of the soul?

Philosophical Perspectives on Cheerfulness and Pessimism

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He thought the soul's immortality was irrelevant.
He was uncertain about the soul's immortality.
He denied the immortality of the soul.
He believed in the immortality of the soul.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was James Boswell's concern about David Hume?
Hume's philosophical writings.
Hume's atheism at death.
Hume's cheerful demeanor.
Hume's belief in God.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the speaker describe the relationship between cheerfulness and pessimism?
Cheerfulness is unrelated to pessimism.
Pessimists are often cheerful.
Optimists are always cheerful.
Cheerfulness leads to pessimism.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker suggest about optimism?
It guarantees a better future.
It is always beneficial.
It is a risky belief.
It is the same as pessimism.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the key teachings of Epicurus's Tetra Pharmakos?
Fear death and God.
Seek pleasure at all costs.
Avoid all forms of pleasure.
Do not fear death or God.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about Epicureanism?
It encourages minimalism.
It focuses on spiritual growth.
It promotes excessive pleasure.
It advocates for a luxurious lifestyle.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Epicurus consider as sufficient for pleasure?
A barley cake and water.
A life of indulgence.
Endless wealth.
A luxurious feast.
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