Short Paper #2

 

1. Read Meditation V

2. Reread paragraphs 7 - 11 [From "But if, from the ...." to "....none of which I can remove or change." pp. 45-47]

3. Descartes here presents an argument designed to prove that God exists. Extract this argument and put the argument in standard form.

4. Provide a justification for each premise. The justification can either be your own or a paraphrase of Descartes'. Be sure to justify each premise separately!

 

 

Extra directions: Complete this homework on separate paper. Put your name on this sheet and staple this sheet to your answers. Remember to pledge your work!

 

 

Due: Tuesday, January 27, at the beginning of class.

 

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