Which one of the following statements adequately sums up Descartes philosophy?
A. Matter alone is real and mind is only an illusion
B. Mind and matter are dependent on each other
C. Mind creates matter
D. The world is made of two radically different kinds of substance i.e. mind and matter
Answer: Option D
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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