Meditations 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the goal of the meditations?
A
To see if he exist.
2
Q
Why does Descartes seek a firm foundation for knowledge?
A
To see if true knowledge is possible.
3
Q
Universal doubt/ radical doubt?
A
It describes Descartes method in Med. 1
4
Q
How are his senses deceived?
A
Senses tricks him into thinking other things.
5
Q
Skepticism?
A
questions if knowledge possible
6
Q
What are three ways he can doubt everything?
A
There could be a evil genius tricking me.
I could be insane.
I could be dreaming.
7
Q
How do those 3 ways allow him to doubt his senses?
A
He can’t be certain of anything, including his own existence.
