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"Meditations on First Philosophy" Self-Quiz
René Descartes
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In order to establish any firm and lasting knowledge, for Descartes, what must he do?
Trust in his senses
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Prove that God exists
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Consider what he can know if he assumes that God exists
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Find something certain and indubitable that can act as a foundation for whatever one knows
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Descartes finds reason to doubt everything because . . .
It is possible that he is dreaming.
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It is possible that there is an evil demon deceiving him about everything.
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Sometimes his senses are mistaken.
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He has limited mental capacities.
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According to Descartes, which of the following best describes the soul?
A body
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Spiritual essence
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A thinking thing
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None of the above
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Which of the following is not a type of idea, according to Descartes?
Innate ideas
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Ideas we get from outside of us
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Ideas we produce
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All of the above
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According to Descartes, when is the will most free?
When it isnt certain about what to choose
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When it has many options, none of which it must choose
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When it is certain about what to choose
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Our wills are not free, according to Descartes
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Descartes is looking for an indubitable foundation for all of his knowledge.
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When wax melts, according to Descartes, it ceases to remain the same thing its identity changes.
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For Descartes, God must exist.
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