Descartes Philosophy on Existence of Body Quiz
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Descartes argues that 'thinking' cannot be separated from the self, leading to the conclusion that __________.

  • there must exist an entity to do the thinking (correct)
  • thinking is a separate entity from the self
  • the self does not exist
  • thinking is a random process

    • According to Descartes, the vividness of an image in one's mind compared to the actual object in the world demonstrates __________.

  • the limitations of human imagination
  • the reliance of the mind on external sources (correct)
  • the superiority of mental images over physical reality
  • the ability of the mind to create perfect representations

    • The proof of existence from senses, as discussed by Descartes, highlights that __________.

  • all perceptions are self-created by the mind
  • perceptions come from external sources involuntarily (correct)
  • physical bodies have no extension or shape
  • senses are unreliable and should not be trusted

    • Descartes suggests that skepticism is defeated by __________.

    <p>acknowledging that doubt itself implies existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Cogito ergo sum' is a Latin phrase that translates to __________ in English.

    <p>'I think, therefore I am'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Proof from imagination' and 'Proof from senses' are used by Descartes to demonstrate __________.

    <p>the dependence of the mind on external factors for knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Locke, what is the source of all knowledge?

    <p>Empirical experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Locke's concept of 'Tabula Rasa' suggests that

    <p>The mind is blank at birth and experiences fill it in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For Locke, when does knowledge cease to be innate?

    <p>After the age of reason and through experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Locke disagree with rationalists about regarding innate knowledge?

    <p>That innate knowledge exists in humans from birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Locke's view, how do we acquire knowledge of general maxims like mathematical truths?

    <p>By experimenting with the world and using reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Locke's most famous concept regarding the mind's state at birth?

    <p>'Tabula Rasa' or 'blank tablet' view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of Descartes' skepticism regarding the senses?

    <p>Deceiving the mind in dreams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Descartes was skeptic of the knowledge acquired through the senses because:

    <p>They deceived him into believing in false realities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept ended Descartes' skepticism and proved his existence?

    <p>Cogito ergo sum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Cogito ergo sum'?

    <p>I think, therefore I am</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the doubt that Descartes acknowledged as the only sure knowledge he had?

    <p>'Thinking' as a mental activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best captures Descartes' skepticism about sensory perception?

    <p>'Sensory perceptions can deceive me into believing false truths.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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