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Hillsdale’s Intro To Western Philosophy > Descartes: Radical Doubt and Rationalism > Flashcards

Descartes: Radical Doubt and Rationalism Flashcards

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What work is Descartes known for?

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Meditations on First Philosophy (1641)

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The evil genius argument

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Is there a malignant deity tricking us?

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1st meditation

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How can anything be known for certain?

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2nd meditation

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I must exist in order to be deceived. “I think, therefore I am.”

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What was the impact of Descartes?

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Overindulgence of skepticism of the connection to our bodies has led to transgenderism. Also, Americans distrust authority as observed by De Tocqueville

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Hillsdale’s Intro To Western Philosophy (10 decks)

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