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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 14, 2018

Briefly explain Descartes' method of doubt.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Name the three theories of knowledge.

What will be an ideal response?

adf223

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Descartes method of doubt was a way to distinguish mere belief from knowledge. It required Decartes to examine all of his beliefs for certainty.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: skepticism, empiricism, and rationalism

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