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Briefly explain Descartes' method of doubt.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Name the three theories of knowledge.
 
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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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