Wk 3 Challenge THALES Pt 2 Congress

Part 1:

In Meditation II, Descartes states, “I am; I exist – this is certain.” Explain why Descartes claims that his knowledge here about this cannot be doubted?

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Part 2:

Evaluate congressional actions from the last eight weeks on the economy. Find a recent news article explaining a bill, vote, action, or inaction by Congress, and explain how it’s allowable under the powers granted to them in the Constitution.

A 300-word post and 150-word replies are the minimum requirements to earn a grade of a “C” or higher,

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Discussion Questions: Descartes Actions and Legislature in the US

Part One

“I am; I exist-this is certain” This was Descartes conclusion following the argument on the position of doubt in society. In particular, Descartes, dissatisfied with the philosophy of his time, sought to determine some truths in society that could not be questioned. Therefore, his position was based on the position on the necessity that it was critical for one to doubt everything he or she knew,

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