PHIL1003 Lecture 3: Lecture 3A - Descartes
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One of 3 major "continental rationalists" (+ spinoza, leibniz). All truths about "matters of fact" are discoverable only on the basis of experience (a posteriori). Any justified propositions concerning matters of fact are justifiable only on the basis of experience (a posteriori). Some truths about matters of fact are discoverable by pure reason (a priori). Some justified propositions concerning matters of fact are justifiable a priori. S is justified a posteriori in believing that p. S"s justification is based on - and is dependent on - a sensory experience or introspective experience that s has had or is having. S is justified a priori in believing that p. S is justified in believing that p, and. S"s justification is not based on - and is independent of - any sensory experience or introspective experience that s has had or is having.
