Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Reading Response #1: Descartes

Reading Response #1 is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, February 19th Monday, February 24th. In about a 500-word essay, answer the following questions:
  • What kinds of beliefs does Descartes say he cannot be certain of? Why does he believe he can't be certain of these?
    • Hint: Descartes mentions 2 general categories of beliefs in Meditation I (pages 207-210). See also pages 159-160.
  • What beliefs does Descartes say he can be certain of? Why does he believe he can be certain of these?
    • Hint: Descartes mentions 2 specific beliefs in Meditation II (pages 210-216). See also pages 160-162.
  • Evaluate his reasons: do you agree with Descartes? Why or why not?
Please paraphrase Descartes's ideas in your own words. The response is based on the Descartes reading from pages 207-216 of the textbook.

I'm in ur dreamz, qwestionin ur certainties

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