Consider the following statements with reference to Descartes and mark the correct option:
1. All mental states are reducible to Physical states.
2. All Physical states are reducible to Mental states.
3. Body-Mind relation is not similar to that of car and driver.
4. There is no corporeal and non-corporeal distinction with respect to human beings.
A. Only 3 is true
B. 1 and 4 are true
C. Only 2 and 3 are true
D. 2, 3 and 4 are true
Answer: Option A
Related Questions on Classical Western Epistemology and Metaphysics
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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