In this week's podcast, Dr. Justin Clarke leads the Gwartney team through the thoughts of René Descartes, a French philosopher who focused on the duality of the mind. What can we determine for certain exists? Descartes believes the foundation of our existence stems from our ability to think. Our ability to think, Descartes argues, distinguishably separates the mind and body into two inherently different things. A truly thought-provoking episode we hope you enjoy!
Timeline:
Sparker of Modern Philosophy - 1:25
Organization of Thoughts - 4:25
Do Senses Deceive? - 6:30
Foundation of Certainty - 10:15
"I think therefore I am" - 15:00
Doubt is a Form of Thinking - 22:50
Argument For a Soul - 26:30
The Idea of Separation - 32:00
René Descartes- Meditations