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Which philosopher is known for doubting all previous knowledge and emphasizing the importance of reason and deduction?
Which philosopher is known for doubting all previous knowledge and emphasizing the importance of reason and deduction?
- David Hume
- Thomas Aquinas
- Augustine of Hippo
- René Descartes (correct)
Who argued that our awareness of ourselves is shaped by experiences of Objects in our environments?
Who argued that our awareness of ourselves is shaped by experiences of Objects in our environments?
- David Hume
- Thomas Aquinas (correct)
- René Descartes
- Augustine of Hippo
Which philosopher is known for the idea that the self is a bundle of different perceptions succeeding each other?
Which philosopher is known for the idea that the self is a bundle of different perceptions succeeding each other?
- David Hume (correct)
- Augustine of Hippo
- René Descartes
- Thomas Aquinas
Who is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and theology, with continued influence on philosophy, theology, and ethics today?
Who is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and theology, with continued influence on philosophy, theology, and ethics today?
Which philosopher was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church?
Which philosopher was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church?
Who is often referred to as the 'father of modern philosophy' due to his contributions to modern Western philosophy?
Who is often referred to as the 'father of modern philosophy' due to his contributions to modern Western philosophy?
Immanuel Kant's philosophy emphasizes the role of:
Immanuel Kant's philosophy emphasizes the role of:
In Kant's philosophy, knowledge is considered to be a product of:
In Kant's philosophy, knowledge is considered to be a product of:
According to Gilbert Ryle, the 'self' is best described as:
According to Gilbert Ryle, the 'self' is best described as:
Maurice Merleau-Ponty argued against the division between the mind and body, stating that they are:
Maurice Merleau-Ponty argued against the division between the mind and body, stating that they are:
Kant's moral philosophy is centered around the concept of the 'categorical imperative,' which stresses the importance of:
Kant's moral philosophy is centered around the concept of the 'categorical imperative,' which stresses the importance of:
What is the emphasis of Augustine's philosophy?
What is the emphasis of Augustine's philosophy?
According to Augustine, how does man regain perfection?
According to Augustine, how does man regain perfection?
What distinguishes man according to St. Thomas Aquinas?
What distinguishes man according to St. Thomas Aquinas?
What role does 'divine light' play in Augustine's philosophy?
What role does 'divine light' play in Augustine's philosophy?
Which philosopher emphasized the concept of 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am)?
Which philosopher emphasized the concept of 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am)?
How does Plato's theory of Forms differ from Augustine's philosophy?
How does Plato's theory of Forms differ from Augustine's philosophy?
