Deck 36: René Descartes: Substance Dualism

Question 1

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-According to Descartes, the great difference between mind and body is that

A) the body is indivisible, and the mind is divisible.
B) the body is distinct, but the mind is indistinct.
C) the body is divisible, and the mind is indivisible.
D) the body is the mind.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-If the mind is indivisible and the body is divisible, then, according to Descartes,

A) the mind is identical to the body.
B) the mind is not identical to the body.
C) the mind is indestructible.
D) the mind is material.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-Descartes believes that mind and body are one.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-Descartes believes that consciousness must reside in the brain.

Question 5

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-Descartes says that the mind rests in the body as a pilot in a vessel does.

Question 6

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-Most contemporary philosophers reject Descartes's theory of mind.

Question 7

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-Descartes provides a convincing explanation of how mind and body interact.

Question 8

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-Descartes believes that the mind cannot fall into error.