Preparing for Tues 31 Jan

On Tue 31 Feb we will discuss Descartes' "Meditation I." To be prepared for our discussion, please do the following

Read and Study Carefully:

• "Meditation I," pp. 66-71

Think About:

• What does the thinker set out to do in this first meditation and why?
• How does the thinker come to doubt the evidence delivered by the senses?
• What reasons does the thinker give for doubting mathematical knowledge?
• Why does the thinker suppose that there is an "evil genius" set on deceiving him?