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Why Theory
Discourse on Method
Nov 26, 2023
Ryan and Todd discuss Descartes' 'Discourse on the Method', exploring radical doubt, the influence of 'I think therefore I am', the debate between 'I think therefore I am' and 'I am thinking therefore I exist', animal ethics, the difference between humans and animals, Descartes, Sartre, and Lacan's views on subjectivity, and the comparison of Blade Runner to cartesian text in cinema.
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- Radical doubt forms the foundation of Descartes' philosophy, promoting autonomous thinking and independent knowledge.
- Descartes challenges hierarchical structures and advocates for universal equality, emphasizing the power of individual thought.
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The importance of radical doubt and individual thinking in Descartes' philosophy
Descartes emphasizes the significance of radical doubt and the autonomy of individual thinking in his philosophical approach. He advocates for doubting everything and relying on one's own thoughts as the foundation of knowledge, independent of external authority or tradition. By starting from a position of radical doubt, Descartes aims to establish a universal method that allows for the shared experience of doubt and the quest for truth.
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