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Reading Questions
A Discourse on Method
1. As he meditates on and develops his method for finding scientific truths, Descartes debates whether he should sweep away old notions (existing knowledge and philosophies) or build upon them. Which option does he reason is the most effective for him and why?
Descartes prefers creating new concepts rather than building knowledge on old philosophies: “To reach certainty- to cast aside the loose earth and sand so as to come upon rock and clay”-He said. Descartes argues that, he needs to think and experience himself to confirm a scientific truth. To even establish a sturdier foundation and seek further knowledge, he looks for reasons to doubt his own opinion. If there is doubt about the basic principles of his opinions, he will doubt his other opinions. …show more content…
According to Descartes, when it comes to forming opinions people tend to take one of two extreme approaches. What are these "two classes of minds"?
It is referred to as “Cartesian dualism”, which describes Descartes belief that the mind and matter is distinct. According to him, there is a system of oppositions between the metaphysical soul and the physical body. That means, although the mind and the material body is separable substances, they interact with each
Reading Questions
A Discourse on Method
1. As he meditates on and develops his method for finding scientific truths, Descartes debates whether he should sweep away old notions (existing knowledge and philosophies) or build upon them. Which option does he reason is the most effective for him and why?
Descartes prefers creating new concepts rather than building knowledge on old philosophies: “To reach certainty- to cast aside the loose earth and sand so as to come upon rock and clay”-He said. Descartes argues that, he needs to think and experience himself to confirm a scientific truth. To even establish a sturdier foundation and seek further knowledge, he looks for reasons to doubt his own opinion. If there is doubt about the basic principles of his opinions, he will doubt his other opinions. …show more content…
According to Descartes, when it comes to forming opinions people tend to take one of two extreme approaches. What are these "two classes of minds"?
It is referred to as “Cartesian dualism”, which describes Descartes belief that the mind and matter is distinct. According to him, there is a system of oppositions between the metaphysical soul and the physical body. That means, although the mind and the material body is separable substances, they interact with each