While still in the realm of doubt, what does Descartes say about the general sciences and mathematics and their place in our knowledge?

Descartes, “New Foundations for Knowledge”, pp. 21-25
1. List and explain three of the reasons Descartes gives for doubting what he thought he knew.
2. While still in the realm of doubt, what does Descartes say about the general sciences and mathematics and their place in our knowledge?
3. What does Descartes ultimately argue is a strong and unshakeable basis for knowledge? How does he make his case?
Locke, “The Senses as the Basis for Knowledge”, pp. 25-31
1. Explain some of the reasons Locke believes there are no innate ideas.
2. What is the significance of “children” and “idiots” in Locke’s argument?
3. Explain the concept of the “tabula rasa”.
4. Describe in your own words what Locke means by “sensation” and “reflection” in describing the acquisition of knowledge.

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