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Who is considered the father of modern philosophy?
Who is considered the father of modern philosophy?
- St. Augustine
- René Descartes (correct)
- John Locke
- None of the above
Which philosopher introduced the idea of dualism and the concept of reflex action?
Which philosopher introduced the idea of dualism and the concept of reflex action?
- St. Augustine
- René Descartes (correct)
- John Locke
- None of the above
Who believed that the self is known only through knowing God?
Who believed that the self is known only through knowing God?
- St. Augustine (correct)
- René Descartes
- John Locke
- None of the above
Which philosopher was converted to Christianity and later became the Bishop of Hippo?
Which philosopher was converted to Christianity and later became the Bishop of Hippo?
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Who believed that the soul could know what was true and known by faith?
Who believed that the soul could know what was true and known by faith?
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Which region was St. Augustine of Hippo born in?
Which region was St. Augustine of Hippo born in?
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What was the religious background of St. Augustine's parents?
What was the religious background of St. Augustine's parents?
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Which philosophical tradition did St. Augustine combine with Christian thinking?
Which philosophical tradition did St. Augustine combine with Christian thinking?
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What method did St. Augustine introduce that involves describing one's own conscious process?
What method did St. Augustine introduce that involves describing one's own conscious process?
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According to St. Augustine, where can true knowledge be attained from?
According to St. Augustine, where can true knowledge be attained from?
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