"Meditations on First Philosophy" Self-Quiz

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. In order to establish any firm and lasting knowledge, for Descartes, what must he do?

Trust in his senses correct incorrect

Prove that God exists correct incorrect

Consider what he can know if he assumes that God exists correct incorrect

Find something certain and indubitable that can act as a foundation for whatever one knows correct incorrect

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. Descartes finds reason to doubt everything because . . .

It is possible that he is dreaming. correct incorrect

It is possible that there is an evil demon deceiving him about everything. correct incorrect

Sometimes his senses are mistaken. correct incorrect

He has limited mental capacities. correct incorrect

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. According to Descartes, which of the following best describes the soul?

A body correct incorrect

Spiritual essence correct incorrect

A thinking thing correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not a type of idea, according to Descartes?

Innate ideas correct incorrect

Ideas we get from outside of us correct incorrect

Ideas we produce correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. According to Descartes, when is the will most free?

When it isn't certain about what to choose correct incorrect

When it has many options, none of which it must choose correct incorrect

When it is certain about what to choose correct incorrect

Our wills are not free, according to Descartes correct incorrect

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. Descartes is looking for an indubitable foundation for all of his knowledge.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. When wax melts, according to Descartes, it ceases to remain the same thing—its identity changes.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. For Descartes, God must exist.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect