Explain Descartes’ view of knowledge and skepticism, focusing especially on his method of doubt.

For this assignment, please use Rene Descartes (textbook pages 200-210) and Blaise Pascal (see Files section) as your primary sources. The goal here is to use largely your own words to answer the essay questions below. No need for the conventional trappings of formal essays (introductions, conclusions, etc.). Simply provide responses to the following three prompts:
Explain Descartes’ view of knowledge and skepticism, focusing especially on his method of doubt.
Write a 250-300 word response: explain Pascal’s view of knowledge and skepticism, focusing especially on his emphasis on faith and the “heart.”
Write a 100-150 word response: with whom do you agree more: Descartes or Pascal? Explain why.

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