- Explain Descartes’ method of doubt. What is Descartes’ purpose in exercising this
method? - Why can’t Descartes be certain about beliefs he acquires through the evidence of the
senses? - Why can’t Descartes be certain about mathematical beliefs, like the belief that 2+2=4?
- What belief(s) does Descartes ultimately identify as indubitable?
- Why can’t an evil deceiver deceive Descartes about his belief that he thinks?
- How does Descartes build up from the foundation of indubitable beliefs?
- How does Descartes argue for the existence of God?
- Given the existence of God, how does Descartes justify his beliefs based on reason and
on the senses?
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