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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the view of the mind held by Plato and Socrates?
A
The mind is composed of unconscious desires and instincts.
B
The mind is a product of physical processes and inseparable from the body.
C
Emotions are the primary drivers of mental activity, overriding reason.
D
The mind is distinct from the body and possesses an immortal, rational soul.
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand the historical context: Plato and Socrates were ancient Greek philosophers who contributed significantly to early ideas about the mind and soul.
Recognize that both philosophers believed in dualism, the idea that the mind (or soul) and body are separate entities.
Note that they viewed the mind as possessing a rational soul that is immortal and distinct from the physical body.
Contrast this with other views such as materialism (mind as physical processes) or psychoanalytic views (mind driven by unconscious desires), which were not held by Plato and Socrates.
Conclude that the best description of their view is that the mind is distinct from the body and possesses an immortal, rational soul.