Descartes' Meditation 1: Rebuilding Foundations
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According to Descartes, why must he demolish his stock of dubitable knowledge?

  • To rebuild his false opinions on stronger foundations
  • To create scientific knowledge that is firm and lasting (correct)
  • To confirm the reliability of his sensory perceptions
  • To prove the falsity of all opinions

    • What is a key belief of Cartesian foundationalism?

  • Reliance on opinions derived from dubitable foundations
  • Complete trust in sensory perceptions
  • Rejection of innate knowledge
  • Existence of basic, non-inferential knowledge (correct)

    • Why does Descartes argue that one cannot completely trust the senses?

  • Because all opinions are completely trustworthy
  • Because sensory perceptions are always accurate
  • Because sensory perceptions are the only source of truth
  • Because sensory perceptions can sometimes deceive (correct)

    • What is the reason behind withholding assent from opinions according to Descartes?

    <p>Because opinions that are not completely certain or reasonably doubtful should not be accepted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are sensory-derived beliefs considered dubitable according to Descartes?

    <p>Because senses can sometimes deceive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge presented by Descartes' skeptical argument regarding the senses?

    <p>The impossibility to distinguish between awake and asleep states</p> Signup and view all the answers

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