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Who is one of the two thinkers of medieval philosophy influenced by Plato's philosophy?
Who is one of the two thinkers of medieval philosophy influenced by Plato's philosophy?
- St. Agustine (correct)
- St. Tomas Aquinas
- The self
- God
What is the self considered in medieval philosophy?
What is the self considered in medieval philosophy?
- Nonexistent
- Secondary concern (correct)
- Primary concern
- Inconsequential
What is the self composed of according to St. Agustine and St. Tomas Aquinas?
What is the self composed of according to St. Agustine and St. Tomas Aquinas?
- Body, mind, and spirit
- Soul, emotions, and spirit
- Mind, emotions, and will
- Body, soul, and spirit (correct)
What is the body in relation to the self?
What is the body in relation to the self?
What did St. Agustine attempt to develop?
What did St. Agustine attempt to develop?
Descartes believed that the body and soul are two different entities, with the body being a physical entity and the soul being a thinking entity.
Descartes believed that the body and soul are two different entities, with the body being a physical entity and the soul being a thinking entity.
According to Descartes, the body is a nonmaterial, immortal, conscious being independent of the physical laws of the universe.
According to Descartes, the body is a nonmaterial, immortal, conscious being independent of the physical laws of the universe.
Descartes argued that the body and mind are independent of each other and can exist without the other.
Descartes argued that the body and mind are independent of each other and can exist without the other.
Descartes is known as the 'Founder of Modern Philosophy'.
Descartes is known as the 'Founder of Modern Philosophy'.
In Descartes' philosophy, substance refers to anything that exists in itself and there are two kinds of substance: finite and infinite substance.
In Descartes' philosophy, substance refers to anything that exists in itself and there are two kinds of substance: finite and infinite substance.
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