Descartes’ Method of Doubt Quiz
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What was Descartes' maximally cautious attitude towards his beliefs?

  • He accepted all beliefs without questioning them.
  • He doubted everything except for the fact that he exists. (correct)
  • He only questioned his beliefs related to metaphysics.
  • He was skeptical about everything, including his own existence.

    • What was Descartes' unsuccessful attempt at a systematic method of doubt among the following options?

  • The evil genius hypothesis.
  • The theological objection.
  • The senses are deceptive. (correct)
  • The dream hypothesis.

    • Which concept did Descartes introduce in his argument that the mind and the body are different things?

  • The four noble truths.
  • Res extensa.
  • Dualism. (correct)
  • Res cogitans.

    • What was Turing's strategy for addressing the question 'Can machines think?'

    <p>The Imitation game/Turing test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main content of the argument from consciousness against machines thinking?

    <p>The claim that machines lack consciousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Elisabeth’s interaction objection related to?

    <p>Descartes' dualism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'I think, therefore I am' is famously associated with which philosopher's argument?

    <p>René Descartes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Descartes question in relation to his beliefs?

    <p>The existence of an external world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Turing's response to the theological objection regarding machines thinking?

    <p>Machines can imitate true thought processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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