René Descartes (1596-1650)





I.
Descartes' Main Questions

A.
How can we have certain knowledge?

B.
How is the mind related to the body?




II.
Methodological Doubt




III.
From Certain Foundation to Reasonable Certainty

A.
Cogito, ergo sum

B.
Existence of God

C.
Reliability of the Senses




IV.
Descartes' Mind/Body Dualism

A.
Thought and Extension

B.
The Point of Contact between Mind and Body