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What does Descartes mean by 'I think, therefore I am'?
What does Descartes mean by 'I think, therefore I am'?
- Humans are self-aware beings
- Thinking is a prerequisite for being a human
- Existence is confirmed by the act of doubting (correct)
- Humans are free to choose their actions
According to Descartes, what is a thinking thing?
According to Descartes, what is a thinking thing?
- A machine that perceives reality
- A person who imagines and dreams
- A physical body that acts on thoughts
- A being that can doubt, understand, affirm, and deny (correct)
What does Descartes consider to be the primary sequence of events for humans?
What does Descartes consider to be the primary sequence of events for humans?
- Body dictates choices of the mind
- Thought precedes action (correct)
- Imagination leads to reality creation
- Action precedes thought
According to Descartes, what is the only thing that cannot be doubted?
According to Descartes, what is the only thing that cannot be doubted?
How does Descartes define the relationship between thought and action?
How does Descartes define the relationship between thought and action?
What does cogito ergo sum mean?
What does cogito ergo sum mean?
In Descartes's view, what comprises the self?
In Descartes's view, what comprises the self?
Which concept led Descartes to conclude 'I think therefore, I am'?
Which concept led Descartes to conclude 'I think therefore, I am'?
According to Descartes, what concept is he primarily known for?
According to Descartes, what concept is he primarily known for?
How did Descartes contribute to the Filipino term 'diskarte'?
How did Descartes contribute to the Filipino term 'diskarte'?
What did John Locke identify as the basis of personal identity in his philosophy?
What did John Locke identify as the basis of personal identity in his philosophy?
In Locke's view, where does personal identity reside?
In Locke's view, where does personal identity reside?
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