The metaphysics of consciousness: Substance dualism (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is substance dualism?
What is substance dualism?
Mind & body are distinct substances
According to substance dualists, what is true about the body?
According to substance dualists, what is true about the body?
It is material with physical form
In which book did Descartes explore what he could know for certain?
In which book did Descartes explore what he could know for certain?
The Meditations
What is Descartes' method of extreme doubt called?
What is Descartes' method of extreme doubt called?
Hyperbolic doubt
Why did Descartes conclude he cannot trust empirical knowledge?
Why did Descartes conclude he cannot trust empirical knowledge?
His senses had deceived him before
What scenario did Descartes use to doubt his current experience?
What scenario did Descartes use to doubt his current experience?
He might be dreaming
What did Descartes imagine could deceive him about mathematical truths?
What did Descartes imagine could deceive him about mathematical truths?
An evil demon
What does 'cogito ergo sum' translate to in English?
What does 'cogito ergo sum' translate to in English?
I think therefore I am
Why is Descartes considered a dualist?
Why is Descartes considered a dualist?
He's certain mind exists, uncertain body
What did Descartes call the pineal gland?
What did Descartes call the pineal gland?
The principle seat of the soul
What did Descartes believe the pineal gland contained?
What did Descartes believe the pineal gland contained?
Animal spirits
Where is the pineal gland located?
Where is the pineal gland located?
In the centre of the brain