... on experience. Descartes believes that knowledge is built up with a strong foundation. It is beliefs based on other beliefs, but on the bottom is a firm foundation of belief. It doesnt appeal to the senses and the use of pure reason to get knowledge is a necessity. The Cogito Argument provides the foundation for knowledge, I think, therefore I am (Descartes p.202).The Cogito is ... reason. If youre careful with your senses and reasoning, you can justify science. Descartes is able to build the body of knowledge in a foundational way that gives order and justification. Lockes empiricist a...

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