Instructions Readings: Meditations I and II by René Descartes (BB), “The Matrix as Metaphysics”, Chalmers (BB) Topic: Descartes considers various “deception” scenarios in the Meditation, including sim

Instructions

Readings: Meditations I and II by René Descartes (BB), “The Matrix as Metaphysics”, Chalmers (BB)

Topic: Descartes considers various “deception” scenarios in the Meditation, including simple illusions, dreams, and “evil genius.” What are the differences between them, in terms of what knowledge they would call into question? How are these possibilities illustrated in Inception and the Matrix? What does Dave Chalmers conclude about our knowledge of reality, if we live in the Matrix?

reading :

https://www.mediafire.com/file/bocl5mazr08vg6k/Descartes'+Meditations.pdf/file