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Ep. 22 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Descartes vs. Hobbes

Dr. John Vervaeke

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This chapter delves into the essential debates among Descartes, Hobbes, and Pascal during the scientific revolution, highlighting their differing views on consciousness and intelligence. It critiques the notions of rationality while addressing the existential implications for modern self-understanding and cognition.

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