Philosophy · Year 12 · Epistemology: The Limits of Knowledge · 2.º Período
Descartes' Method of Doubt
Students analyse Descartes' three waves of doubt, including the evil demon hypothesis. They will evaluate the cogito as a foundational truth.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 7172: Epistemology 3.1.4.2
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Students analyse Descartes' three waves of doubt, including the evil demon hypothesis. They will evaluate the cogito as a foundational truth.
Key Questions
- What are Descartes' three waves of doubt?
- Is the 'cogito' immune to the evil demon hypothesis?
- Does Descartes successfully defeat global scepticism?
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