
HoP 470 Gary Hatfield on Descartes' Meditations
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Exploring Descartes' Cogito and Divinity
This chapter examines the significance of 'Cogito, ergo sum' within Descartes' Meditations, focusing on its role in establishing certainty and distinguishing mind from body. The discussion extends to Descartes' arguments for God's existence and the challenges posed by the Cartesian Circle, which questions the reliability of clear and distinct perceptions. Overall, the chapter navigates the philosophical implications of Descartes' doubts and the transformation from Aristotelian to Cartesian thought.
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