During his "doubting project," Descartes believes that the existence of physical objects cannot be certain because _______

A. they are changeable things.
B. it is possible to be deceived about them.
C. the existence of the self is more certain.
D. it is not possible to know their true essence.


Answer: B

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a. language has other purposes than referring to facts. b. all meaningful language is scientific language. c. the job of philosophy is not to tell us about the world. d. there is something outside of the boundaries of language called "the mystical."

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"Nonmoral" is sometimes used interchangeably with "amoral."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The main reason Nietzsche does not believe in God is

a. he traced the idea back to its origins in human psychology and weakness. b. the overabundance of evil in the world. c. he has systematically refuted all the arguments for God. d. he thinks science will answer all our questions about human existence.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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