Descartes: Knowledge and Scepticism

Descartes' writings on knowledge and scepticism revolutionised modern philosophy. In this video, we take a look at his innovative method, his arguments for scepticism, and how he tried to restore certainty.

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00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Background
02:43 - Descartes’ two-part strategy
04:09 - The argument from illusion
06:13 - The argument from dreams
12:44 - The argument from error
15:07 - Cogito ergo sum
18:03 - Clear and distinct ideas
19:58 - The Cartesian Circle

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