PHIL 100W Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ontological Argument, Omnibenevolence, Omnipotence
13 Jul 2015
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The truth of the cogito is beyond doubt (indubitable). Descartes notes that the cogito also has the special property of being clear and distinct ( in this first item of knowledge there is simply a clear and distinct perception of what i am asserting ) This thought suggests to him the following rule: (cd): whatever i perceive very clearly and distinctly is true. Of the thoughts that occur in conscious mind, some of these are confused and vague, and others are clear and distinct. Our beliefs are always true when they are based on clear and distinct ideas and impressions. As such, the cd rule must be acceptable as a means of acquiring knowledge. The truth of this rule is demonstrated by proving the existence of an omnibenevolent and omnipotent god. The cogito whatever is perceived the idea of god god exist and is. Indubitable clearly and distinctly as all good (and not a deceiver (also.
