Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Med V: Some of my thoughts
Descartes believes what is clear and distinct in the mind is true. God is clear and distinct, a supremely perfect being, existence is a property of perfection and thus, God must exist. I see his point of view, however, I also question it. In my opinion, the rebuttal he provides to the objections of God’s existence was a waste of time. Who cares if he does not think of a mountain and a valley as separate? That does not mean God exists. What would Descartes say concerning religions that believe in more than one God? He is basing his truths on the truths of a monotheist religion. It seems Descartes is a biased man who cannot think in any other way but that of which he believes. What makes him think he is so special that he can discern the truths of the world? How does he even know he is thinking “clearly and distinctly”? Even though his Meditations may not be correct, he sure does make you think!
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Yes lindsay i would say so, he makes you think so hard that you almost question if what your thinking and what views you have are correct!
OMG, that is so true Kate. I find myself often questioning my own views! Then I really think about Descartes reasonings and realize they are based on his own bias are are subjective views.
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