Descartes Believed That Concepts Such as "Unity," "Infinity," or "Perfection

question 65

Multiple Choice

Descartes believed that concepts such as "unity," "infinity," or "perfection," which cannot be represented by single sensory impressions,were which of the following?

• A) abstractions created out of many different sensory experiences
• B) innate ideas of the rational soul
• C) illusions having no basis in reality
• D) reverberations in nerves continuing after the cessation of sensory impressions

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Definitions:

Cork Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that produces cork, a protective and waterproof material found on the outer surface of bark.

Cork Parenchyma

One or more layers of parenchyma cells produced inwardly by the cork cambium.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants found between the xylem and the phloem in the stems and roots of vascular plants, responsible for secondary growth and the increase in stem girth.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells in plants and animals that serves as a protective barrier against environmental elements.