1. Reread Descartes’ Meditations 1-3.
http://sqapo.com/descartes.htm
2. Read the excerpt from Derrick Jensen talking about his view of Descartes’ argument in Meditations 1-3.
3. Read the excerpt from Kathleen Dean Moore pointing out what she sees as the limitations of Descartes’ perspective.
4. Read George Yancy’s “African American Philosophy: Through the Lens of Struggle” pages 194-209.
5. Discussion 9: Again we’re back to the question: How do we acquire knowledge? What approach does Descartes take to the question “What can I know?” How does this approach fit with his idea of doubt? How would George Yancy, Kathleen Dean Moore, and Derrick Jensen each critique such an approach? With whom do you agree and why? Be specific, referring to the arguments and phrases the person(s) with whom you agree are using.
