Descartes Thinks That the Existence of Physical Objects Cannot Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

Descartes thinks that the existence of physical objects cannot be certain because _____.

• A) they are changeable things
• B) it is possible to be deceived about them
• C) the existence of the self is more certain
• D) it is not possible to know their true essence

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Definitions:

Graphemes

The smallest units of written language that represent a sound in a word, such as letters, letter combinations, or diacritics.

Decoding

The process of translating units of print into units of sound.

Syllables

Units of organization for sequences of speech sounds, typically consisting of a vowel sound with or without surrounding consonants.

Phonemes

The smallest units of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another.