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#121 John Cottingham - The Father of Modern Philosophy: René Descartes

Within Reason

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Exploring Descartes: Existence and Understanding

This chapter examines Meditation 5 of Descartes, focusing on his arguments for the existence and nature of God, and contrasting them with Anselm's reflective approach. The discussion further explores Cartesian dualism, highlighting the relationship between mind and body and the implications for understanding consciousness.

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