René Descartes believed that:

a. the mind controls the body.

b. the mind and body are governed by the same laws.

c. the body works through a system of reflex arcs.

d. All of the answers are correct.

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Scarlet Levy

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25 May, 23:57

René Descartes believed that:

a. the mind controls the body.

b. the mind and body are governed by the same laws.

c. the body works through a system of reflex arcs.

d. All of the answers are correct.

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Jaiden Turner · Answer 1

Letter C is the correct answer: He believed that the human body works through a reflex arcs system.

René Descartes was a French philosopher, scientific thinker and mathematician who was very well-known for being the 'Father of Modern Philosophy". According to him, while the actions of the mind are voluntary, conscious and meaningful, the body actions are nothing but reflex actions.

René Descartes believed that:a. the mind controls the body.b. the mind and body are governed by the same laws.c. the body works through a system of reflex arcs.d. All of the answers are correct.

René Descartes believed that:

a. the mind controls the body.

b. the mind and body are governed by the same laws.

c. the body works through a system of reflex arcs.

d. All of the answers are correct.