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According to Descartes, what is the essence of self?
According to Descartes, what is the essence of self?
- An understanding entity
- A body with different sizes
- A shape that showcases motion
- A thinking thing (correct)
What must one have in order to attain the best decisions in life, as per Descartes?
What must one have in order to attain the best decisions in life, as per Descartes?
- A healthy body
- A well-shaped body
- Proper physical exercise
- A healthy mind (correct)
What did Descartes attribute to the bad and wrong things happening in the world?
What did Descartes attribute to the bad and wrong things happening in the world?
- Lack of intellectual pursuits
- Misusing of the body
- Lack of physical activity
- Misusing of the mind (correct)
What is the function of the mind?
What is the function of the mind?
How did Descartes define the self's existence?
How did Descartes define the self's existence?
According to Socrates, what is the essence of the human person?
According to Socrates, what is the essence of the human person?
What is the main difference between the rational soul and the spirited soul based on the text?
What is the main difference between the rational soul and the spirited soul based on the text?
What did Socrates emphasize as necessary to attain a good life?
What did Socrates emphasize as necessary to attain a good life?
How does Socrates define the soul in relation to Christianity?
How does Socrates define the soul in relation to Christianity?
What enables us to experience joy, happiness, sadness, and anger according to the text?
What enables us to experience joy, happiness, sadness, and anger according to the text?
What does Socrates suggest we need to take care of in order to attain a good life?
What does Socrates suggest we need to take care of in order to attain a good life?
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