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Phil - Final Review Questions With Complete SolutionsThe book mentions that Descartes invented...
Calculus
Trigonometry
Analytic Geometry
Algebra Correct Answers Analytic Geometry
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Descartes adopts a position of doubt by thinking about 1) how
senses fail, 2) dreams and 3) evil demons.
True
False Correct Answers True
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If an idea is 'present and apparent to an attentive mind', it is said
to be...
obvious
rational
sensible
clear Correct Answers clear
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What does Descartes conclude is the one certain thing he can
build all knowledge off of?
God's existence
Science and observation
His existence as a thinking thing
Mathematical proofs Correct Answers His existence as a
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thinking thing
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of Descartes
'rules of method'?
Use the method of syllogistic demonstration.
, Break down difficult problems into their component parts.
Do not accept anything you lack evident knowledge of.
Begin with the simplest problem and work your way up Correct
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Answers Use the method of syllogistic demonstration.
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Hume divides up mental activities into...
Impressions and ideas
Opinions and beliefs
Facts and reason
Imagination and desire Correct Answers Impressions and
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ideas
Hume endorses the theory that there is no self.
True
False Correct Answers True
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That 2+2=4 is, on Hume's account, a(n)...
Clear and distinct idea
matter of fact
relation of ideas
opinion Correct Answers relation of ideas
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That the sun will rise tomorrow is, on Hume's account, a(n)...
Relation of ideas
Matter of fact
Clear and distinct idea
opinion Correct Answers Matter of fact
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Hume is skeptical of which of the following?
mathematics
the arts
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