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What was the primary goal of the French philosophers mentioned in the text?
What was the primary goal of the French philosophers mentioned in the text?
- To challenge Descartes' idea of dualism
- To explain the mind using mechanical principles (correct)
- To promote the concept of innate ideas
- To reject the importance of sensations in conscious experience
Which philosophical stance did the French philosophers oppose?
Which philosophical stance did the French philosophers oppose?
- Materialism
- Rationalism (correct)
- Skepticism
- Empiricism
What did the French philosophers believe about the origin of ideas?
What did the French philosophers believe about the origin of ideas?
- Ideas come from experience and mental activity (correct)
- Ideas come from divine revelation
- Ideas are innate and present from birth
- Ideas are formed through pure reason
How did the French philosophers view the relationship between the mind and the body?
How did the French philosophers view the relationship between the mind and the body?
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What idea did the French philosophers find appealing, according to the text?
What idea did the French philosophers find appealing, according to the text?
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