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nummyann

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Descartes raises the possibility of the existence of an evil genius in order to demonstrate that:
 
  A. a non-deceiving God exists.
 
  B. he might be deceived even when he reasons that 2+3=5, or that a square has four sides.
 
  C. he can infer his existence from the fact that he is thinking.
  D. not every genius is morally good.
 
  E. beliefs obtained from the senses are uncertain.

Question 2

The first indubitable truth Descartes discovers in the Meditations is that:
 
  A. he exists, though he's not sure what he is.
 
  B. he exists, and is identical with his body.
  C. an all-powerful God exists.
 
  D. it's false that 2+3=5.
  E. an evil, deceiving genius exists.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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