Consider (1), (2), (3) and (4) and then select the correct answer. With reference to Descartes.
1. Truths of sciences can be doubted.
2. Sense-testimony can be doubted.
3. Nothing except the self can be doubted.
4. Act of doubting cannot be doubted.
A. 1 and 2 are only correct
B. 1, 2 and 3 are only correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are only correct
D. 2, 3 and 4 are only correct
Answer: Option C
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What is the basic distinction created by Rationalist?
A. Knowledge and belief
B. Reason and experience
C. Experience and explanation
D. Faith and belief
Who are in the sharp contrast With rationalist philosopher?
A. Reductionalist
B. Empiricist
C. Hume
D. Berkeley
Which among them are not the work of Descartes?
A. Discovery of Method
B. Meditation
C. Discovery of Mind
D. Principles of Philosophy
What Descartes said about the single certain truth?
A. Clarity of thought
B. Methodological scepticism
C. Deliberate doubt
D. Distinctness in idea
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