Tag: Descartes
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Explain and critique Descartes’ argument for why we can be certain we exist.
Explain and critique Descartes’ argument for why we can be certain we exist. As part of your critique, you can examine what the “I” or the self is, if Descartes’ argument succeeds. In other words, what does Descartes’ argument entail regarding the nature of the self? Does it entail a plausible account of the self?
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Descartes thinks that only propositions that are beyond all doubt can be considered knowledge. Do you agree with this?
Descartes thinks that only propositions that are beyond all doubt can be considered knowledge. Do you agree with this? What sorts of thing(s) might we know beyond all possible doubt? What sort of thing(s) might we know despite having doubts? Explain.
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Write an essay of at least 600 words explaining to me why Descartes resorts to what has been called the “evil demon hypotheses.”
Write an essay of at least 600 words explaining to me why Descartes resorts to what has been called the “evil demon hypotheses.” What is it attempting to do? What is Descartes’ goal by using it?
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. Explain the core beliefs of rationalism and empiricism, two major intellectual camps in Modern philosophy.
Term Research Paper Choose one topic from the following prompts and compose an essay. Format: approximately 5-7 pages (12pt, double–spaced) Suggested Topics: 1. Explain the core beliefs of rationalism and empiricism, two major intellectual camps in Modern philosophy. 2. What is the conception of substance crucial to modern philosophers? Explain the different theories of substance…