12 Questions
Which philosopher is known as the 'Father of Modern Philosophy'?
René Descartes
What concept is encapsulated in the phrase 'Cogito ergo sum' by René Descartes?
The mind and body are distinct entities
According to John Locke, what is the state of the mind at birth?
A blank slate
How did René Descartes view the human body's operations?
As a complex machine with nerves as hollow tubes
What did David Hume believe about the mind?
It is a heap of various perceptions linked together
Which philosopher argued that all experiences are derived from external interactions and not innate ideas?
John Locke
According to Immanuel Kant, what is rationality?
The mental capacity to act according to self-determined principles
What was Gilbert Ryle's view on the mind-body dichotomy?
He solved the mind-body problem by focusing on a person's behaviors
How did Maurice Merleau-Ponty contribute to philosophy?
He emphasized embodiment, perception, and ontology
What is Paul Churchland's theory known as?
Eliminative materialism
According to Maurice Merleau-Ponty, what cannot be separated?
Mind and body
How did Immanuel Kant challenge Locke's idea?
By asserting the inherent mental capacity of humans to act according to self-determined principles
Explore René Descartes' philosophical perspective on the self in the premodern age. Delve into concepts such as dualism, the reasoning process, and the famous phrase 'I think therefore I am'. Understand Descartes' view on the relationship between the mind and body.
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