Cartesian Dualism

question 53

Multiple Choice

Cartesian dualism

• A)separated people on the basis of gender.
• B)distinguished primarily between good and evil.
• C)viewed mind and matter as two distinct and separate entities.
• D)refuted the elipticism of Newton's rhetorical absolutes.
• E)was initially developed by Bacon and Locke.

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