Which Philosopher Would Most Strongly Disagree with the Idea That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which philosopher would most strongly disagree with the idea that human thoughts and actions are governed, at least in part, by physical laws?

• A) Thomas Hobbes
• B) Julien de la Mettrie
• C) David Hume
• D) René Descartes

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