Statement A: The extension of the mind is the cogito. Statement B: 'Cogito ergo sum' translates to 47 act. therefore I am. a. Statement A is correct while Statement B is wrong. b.... Statement A: The extension of the mind is the cogito. Statement B: 'Cogito ergo sum' translates to 47 act. therefore I am. a. Statement A is correct while Statement B is wrong. b. Statement A is wrong while Statement B is correct. c. Both Statement A and Statement B is correct. d. Both Statement A and Statement B is wrong.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to evaluate two philosophical statements regarding the concepts of the mind and existence as described by Descartes, specifically the relationship between 'cogito' and the translation of the famous phrase 'Cogito ergo sum'. We need to determine which of the provided answers correctly identifies the validity of both statements.
Answer
Statement A is wrong while Statement B is correct.
Statement A is wrong while Statement B is correct.
Answer for screen readers
Statement A is wrong while Statement B is correct.
More Information
Statement A is wrong because the extension of the mind is not described as 'the cogito'. Statement B is correct because 'Cogito ergo sum' translates accurately to 'I think, therefore I am'.
Tips
A common mistake is misinterpreting the philosophical terms or the translation. 'Cogito ergo sum' is widely recognized and should be translated as 'I think, therefore I am', not any other variant.
Sources
- Cogito, ergo sum - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- I Think Therefore I Am: Descartes' Cogito Ergo Sum Explained - philosophybreak.com
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