Descartes Philosophy on Existence of Body Quiz

Descartes argues that 'thinking' cannot be separated from the self, leading to the conclusion that __________.

there must exist an entity to do the thinking

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

the reliance of the mind on external sources

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

perceptions come from external sources involuntarily

Descartes suggests that skepticism is defeated by __________.

acknowledging that doubt itself implies existence Signup and view all the answers

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

'I think, therefore I am' Signup and view all the answers

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

the dependence of the mind on external factors for knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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

Empirical experience Signup and view all the answers

Locke's concept of 'Tabula Rasa' suggests that

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

For Locke, when does knowledge cease to be innate?

After the age of reason and through experience Signup and view all the answers

What does Locke disagree with rationalists about regarding innate knowledge?

That innate knowledge exists in humans from birth Signup and view all the answers

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

By experimenting with the world and using reason Signup and view all the answers

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

'Tabula Rasa' or 'blank tablet' view Signup and view all the answers

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

Deceiving the mind in dreams Signup and view all the answers

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

They deceived him into believing in false realities Signup and view all the answers

What concept ended Descartes' skepticism and proved his existence?

Cogito ergo sum Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Cogito ergo sum'?

I think, therefore I am Signup and view all the answers

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

'Thinking' as a mental activity Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best captures Descartes' skepticism about sensory perception?

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