How do we know?
Rationalist Epistemology
Part Two: Descartes





I.
Historical Background



II.
The House/Foundation of Knowledge



III.
Methodological Doubt



IV.
Candidates for the Foundation of Knowledge

A.
The Senses

B.
Math (a priori)

C.
Self/Thought



V.
Mind/Body Dualism



VI.
Innate Ideas



VII.
God (No Evil Genius)



VIII.
"Compelling" Ideas



IX.
Conclusion




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