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Philosophical Perspectives of the Self: René Descartes

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Which philosopher is known as the 'Father of Modern Philosophy'?

David Hume

Immanuel Kant

René Descartes (correct)

John Locke

What concept is encapsulated in the phrase 'Cogito ergo sum' by René Descartes?

The body is superior to the mind

The body controls the mind

The mind and body are one entity

The mind and body are distinct entities (correct)

According to John Locke, what is the state of the mind at birth?

Full of innate ideas

Inherently knowledgeable

A blank slate (correct)

Experiencing all knowledge

How did René Descartes view the human body's operations?

As a complex machine with nerves as hollow tubes Signup and view all the answers

What did David Hume believe about the mind?

It is a heap of various perceptions linked together Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher argued that all experiences are derived from external interactions and not innate ideas?

John Locke Signup and view all the answers

According to Immanuel Kant, what is rationality?

The mental capacity to act according to self-determined principles Signup and view all the answers

What was Gilbert Ryle's view on the mind-body dichotomy?

He solved the mind-body problem by focusing on a person's behaviors Signup and view all the answers

How did Maurice Merleau-Ponty contribute to philosophy?

He emphasized embodiment, perception, and ontology Signup and view all the answers

What is Paul Churchland's theory known as?

Eliminative materialism Signup and view all the answers

According to Maurice Merleau-Ponty, what cannot be separated?

Mind and body Signup and view all the answers

How did Immanuel Kant challenge Locke's idea?

By asserting the inherent mental capacity of humans to act according to self-determined principles Signup and view all the answers