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Descartes' Claims
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Descartes' Claims
A critical account of the claims of Descartes and their validity today.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages) |
1 source |
2005
Paper Summary:
This essay discusses Descartes' claim that knowledge must be based upon clear and distinct ideas, as our senses can deceive us. The writer gives examples of events that we cannot take for granted that we understand. The paper discusses the validity of Descartes' claims.From the Paper:
"A Critical Account of Descartes' Claim that Knowledge Must be based on Clear and Distinct Ideas, Because our Senses can Deceive Us Most people are quite certain that they have knowledge of the world around us. For example, I am certain I am typing this essay, and you the reader are presumably certain you are reading it and about to grade it. However, Descartes set out to show that we cannot be certain about such things, and that in fact our knowledge must be based on clear and distinct ideas. He did this so convincingly and persuasively that his work on epistemology is still studied today."More papers on Descartes' Claims:
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"Descartes' Claims" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Descartes'-Claims/87216>
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