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