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Meditations on First Philosophy by Rene Descartes
  • 1. What is the primary aim of Descartes in his work 'Meditations on First Philosophy'?
A) To promote skepticism.
B) To establish a foundation for scientific knowledge.
C) To argue against religion.
D) To discuss ethics.
  • 2. In which meditation does Descartes doubt the existence of the external world?
A) Third Meditation.
B) Fifth Meditation.
C) First Meditation.
D) Second Meditation.
  • 3. What famous statement does Descartes formulate in the Second Meditation?
A) I doubt, therefore I am.
B) I think, therefore I am.
C) I know, therefore I am.
D) I feel, therefore I am.
  • 4. What is the relationship between the mind and body in Cartesian Dualism?
A) They are the same substance.
B) One is a part of the other.
C) They are fundamentally different substances.
D) They are mere illusions.
  • 5. What is the essence of material substances according to Descartes?
A) Impermanent substance.
B) Thinking substance.
C) Extended substance.
D) Divine substance.
  • 6. What concept does Descartes introduce to explain the interaction between mind and body?
A) Dualism.
B) Materialism.
C) Monism.
D) Idealism.
  • 7. What is the method Descartes uses to achieve certainty?
A) Radical doubt.
B) Empirical observation.
C) Inductive reasoning.
D) Deductive reasoning.
  • 8. Which of the following does Descartes consider to be indubitable?
A) The existence of the body.
B) The accuracy of sensory experience.
C) The reality of the world.
D) The existence of the self as a thinking thing.
  • 9. What does Descartes believe is necessary for real knowledge?
A) Clear and distinct perceptions.
B) Historical context.
C) Sensory experience.
D) Cultural influences.
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