The Basic Indubitable Truth Upon Which Descartes Sought to Found

question 107

Multiple Choice

The basic indubitable truth upon which Descartes sought to found all his knowledge was that:

• A) he, himself, exists.
• B) an all-powerful God exists.
• C) mathematical truths cannot be doubted.
• D) the facts of experience cannot be doubted.
• E) the senses do not lie.

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by significant and persistent fear and anxiety, negatively impacting a person's daily functioning.

Schizophrenia

A complex, long-term medical disorder characterized by disordered thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions, leading to a disconnect from reality (psychosis).

Medical Model

A framework that views psychological disorders as the result of biological factors and treats them with medical interventions.

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions, thoughts, or emotions that are considered deviant by society's standards, potentially interfering with an individual's functioning.