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Descartes argues that 'thinking' cannot be separated from the self, leading to the conclusion that __________.
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 __________.
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 __________.
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 __________.
Descartes suggests that skepticism is defeated by __________.
'Cogito ergo sum' is a Latin phrase that translates to __________ in English.
'Cogito ergo sum' is a Latin phrase that translates to __________ in English.
'Proof from imagination' and 'Proof from senses' are used by Descartes to demonstrate __________.
'Proof from imagination' and 'Proof from senses' are used by Descartes to demonstrate __________.
According to Locke, what is the source of all knowledge?
According to Locke, what is the source of all knowledge?
Locke's concept of 'Tabula Rasa' suggests that
Locke's concept of 'Tabula Rasa' suggests that
For Locke, when does knowledge cease to be innate?
For Locke, when does knowledge cease to be innate?
What does Locke disagree with rationalists about regarding innate knowledge?
What does Locke disagree with rationalists about regarding innate knowledge?
In Locke's view, how do we acquire knowledge of general maxims like mathematical truths?
In Locke's view, how do we acquire knowledge of general maxims like mathematical truths?
What is Locke's most famous concept regarding the mind's state at birth?
What is Locke's most famous concept regarding the mind's state at birth?
What is the basis of Descartes' skepticism regarding the senses?
What is the basis of Descartes' skepticism regarding the senses?
Descartes was skeptic of the knowledge acquired through the senses because:
Descartes was skeptic of the knowledge acquired through the senses because:
What concept ended Descartes' skepticism and proved his existence?
What concept ended Descartes' skepticism and proved his existence?
What is the meaning of 'Cogito ergo sum'?
What is the meaning of 'Cogito ergo sum'?
What was the doubt that Descartes acknowledged as the only sure knowledge he had?
What was the doubt that Descartes acknowledged as the only sure knowledge he had?
Which statement best captures Descartes' skepticism about sensory perception?
Which statement best captures Descartes' skepticism about sensory perception?
