HUMA 1160 Chapter Notes -Sparknotes, Syllogism, Cogito Ergo Sum
10 Jan 2015
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Rule 1 the aim of our studies must be the direction of our mind so that it may form solid and true judgements on whatever matters arise (wikipedia) Science for descartes should pursue universal wisdom, and all men should pursue truth, which is the only thing that brings true happiness. Truth comes from learning to increase the natural light of reason . Rule 2 we must occupy ourselves only with those objects that our intellectual powers appear competent to know certainly and indubitably. Other source: rule two finds descartes setting forth on his journey towards certainty. The only real knowledge is that which is certain and evident. The antithesis of this kind of understanding is probable cognition, which. He also suggests that there is more certain knowledge than most people realize. Descartes notes that most knowledge is questionable by virtue of the fact that men disagree over it, harboring a variety of schools of thought on a multitude of issues.
