Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Captures Descartes' View

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately captures Descartes' view of the relationship between the mind and the body

• A)The mind is similar to the body.
• B)The mind and body are unrelated.
• C)The mind is the same as the body.
• D)The mind is different from the body.

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