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Two Philosophers and Their Theories of Belief When reading Rene Descartes’ Meditations on First Philosophy and David Hume’s An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, one notices that both philosophers focus a large part of their wr ....

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... to make the reader look at the world through analytical eyes. Descartes goes as far as refuting his trust of the senses, the body, and the sciences that have been proven to be reliable time and time again. Through these examples, the reader gains a sense that Descartes isn’t afraid to question even the simplest, most proven foundations of society. He says, "It is a mark of prudence never to place our complete trust in those who have deceived us even once." Descartes makes sure in his Meditations that he leaves no stones unturned. He believes this adds completeness to his studies, which is the most important thing to him. When h ...