Extra Philosopher - Descartes

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This quiz will look at Descartes.

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  • Created by: Sam Keene
  • Created on: 23-01-13 23:58

1. When was he born?

  • 31 March 1596
  • c. 1066
  • 7 May 1711
  • c. 1422
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2. As well as a philosopher, Descartes was also a...

  • Mathematician
  • Cartographer
  • Teacher

3. What is 'I think, there for I am' in Latin?

  • Ergo cogito summa
  • Cogito ergo sum
  • Cog sum go
  • Cogrea suma ama

4. In which Meditation does Descartes propose his Trademark Argument?

  • Meditation VI: Concerning the Existence of Material Things, and the Real Distinction between Mind and Body
  • Meditation II: Concerning the Nature of the Human Mind: That It Is Better Known Than the Body
  • Meditation III: Concerning God, That He Exists
  • Meditation IV: Concerning the True and the False
  • Meditation I: Concerning Those Things That Can Be Called into Doubt
  • Meditation V: Concerning the Essence of Material Things, and Again Concerning God, That He Exists

5. What is Descartes' full name?

  • Immanuel Descartes
  • René Descartes
  • David Descartes
  • John Descartes

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