The Philosophical Works of Descartes: Rendered Into English, Volume 2Dover Publications, 1934 - Enlightenment |
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... believe that it was incapable of being refuted by anyone , but was wholly true and certain . ' There- fore I should hold the above opinions about the present disserta- tion , and should believe that it was written by order of the whole ...
... believe that it was incapable of being refuted by anyone , but was wholly true and certain . ' There- fore I should hold the above opinions about the present disserta- tion , and should believe that it was written by order of the whole ...
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... Believe it and Now since it is doubtful whether you possess eyes , head , or body , and consequently must treat ... believe and affirm ' 2 and 3 do not make 5 ? ' affirm it , ' you reply . I go further . It is not certain that while I ...
... Believe it and Now since it is doubtful whether you possess eyes , head , or body , and consequently must treat ... believe and affirm ' 2 and 3 do not make 5 ? ' affirm it , ' you reply . I go further . It is not certain that while I ...
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... believe and say 2 and 3 do not make 5 , ought I to believe this continuously to the extent of persuading myself that it cannot be otherwise than so , and that that is certain ? You are astonished at my question . It does not seem ...
... believe and say 2 and 3 do not make 5 , ought I to believe this continuously to the extent of persuading myself that it cannot be otherwise than so , and that that is certain ? You are astonished at my question . It does not seem ...
Contents
Reply to the First Objections | 9 |
Second Set of Objections | 24 |
Reply to Second Objections | 30 |
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