Descartes' Meditations
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by Roger Ariew, John Cottingham, Tom Sorell
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How does examining the historical context and contemporary reactions in this volume change your understanding of Descartes' original arguments in the Meditations?
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In what ways does the inclusion of both French and Latin source texts alter or enrich your reading experience compared to a standard single-language translation?
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Descartes famously attempts to doubt everything in order to build a foundation of absolute certainty; how do you personally decide what beliefs in your own life are truly unshakeable?
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