Explain, in detail, 2 of the 3 skeptical arguments (Argument Against the Senses, Dream Argument, Evil Genius Argument) Descartes presents and explain how each eliminates his beliefs.

Read:

Rene Descartes: Meditations

and view: Descaretes’ Meditations 1 & 2

Please, thoughtfully and thoroughly answer 5 of the 7 questions. Answer a 6th for extra credit.

Your answers MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

ALL of the questions have several parts, make sure you answer every part.

Additionally, please comment at least 2 peers posts. Make sure your comments are thoughtful, detailed, and include explanation. They should not be vague, unspecific, or filled with platitudes like “good job”, “we answered the same”, “that’s interesting”, “good point”, etc. If you do say, “I agree / disagree make sure you explain why AND explain your own perspective.

Please answer at least 3 questions by Saturday, 6/19. Please complete the discussion by Sunday, 6/20. A completed discussion includes answers to at least 5 questions and responses to 2 peers.

Descartes goal is to systematically rid himself of all is false beliefs. He does this by first identifying where he gets his beliefs from and then he eliminates them through a series of 3 skeptical arguments.

Explain, in detail, 2 of the 3 skeptical arguments (Argument Against the Senses, Dream Argument, Evil Genius Argument) Descartes presents and explain how each eliminates his beliefs.
At the end of his series of 3 skeptical arguments, Descartes has now successfully rid himself of all of his beliefs that could be doubted. He is left with nothing; hence, he knows nothing. Explain how these 3 skeptical arguments eliminated all of his beliefs and explain why he knows nothing.
Which of the 3 skeptical arguments is most convincing to you? Explain your reasoning.
Explain the skeptics argument. What must Descartes do in order to refute the skeptics argument? Explain how he does this.
Explain, in detail, 2 of the 3 of the roles the cogito plays.
Do you agree that the cogito demonstrates that the mind is better known than the body and that reason is a better guide for gaining knowledge than our senses? Explain your reasoning.
Do you think the cogito is a good starting point for Descartes to regain knowledge? Explain your reasoning.How should he proceed to regain knowledge?
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