Descartes Tells Us That He Can Doubt That "I Am

question 88

True/False

Descartes tells us that he can doubt that "I am in this place, seated by the fire, clothed in a winter dressing gown, that I hold in my hands this piece of paper," because "I perceive so clearly that there exist no certain marks by which the state of waking can ever be distinguished from sleep."

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Definitions:

Afraid of Flying

A phobia characterized by intense fear or anxiety triggered by the thought of air travel, potentially leading to avoidance of flying.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias or anxiety disorders through graduated exposure to the feared object or situation alongside relaxation exercises.

Elevator Fear

A specific phobia involving a fear of elevators, often related to claustrophobia or fear of heights.