Essay Assignment
Length: 4 pages
Descartes attempts to ground all knowledge on an individual's rational capacities. Descartes believes that an individual's mind can be used to scientifically verify any truth primarily through his skepticism and search for analytic truths. Using the readings, explain how Descartes does this. Additionally, show how Descartes' philosophy can relate to and support the assigned works of either Copernicus and/or Galileo.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.