1. Descartes Meditations
In the "First Mediation", Descartes draws out the framework of his project, which is to "achieve [foundations of knowledge which] is solid and lasting". ... The basic strategy of Descartes" method of doubt is to defeat skepticism on its own ground. ... Descartes goes about using his method of doubt to cast into doubt our beliefs, which we take for granted as being true, through three arguments. ... Secondly, as reinforcement to doubting the legitimacy of our sensory perceptions, Descartes proceeds with his dream argument. ... However, this is not enough to make Descartes break his habitual pat...
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