Descartes and Hume: Understanding Knowledge and Perception

The Role of Experience and Knowledge in a Newly Created Mind

Suppose that you were created this morning. Imagine that all of your cognitive capacities are intact, but since you are newly created, you have very little experience of the world. According to Descartes and Hume, what (if any) knowledge could you have of the world? What argument(s) do they offer in support of their position? Do you agree/disagree with either or both of them? Explainyourreasons.2.Imagine, for a moment, that you have just stepped outside the front doors of Seneca College. Perhaps you can see sunlight, trees, grass, and walkways. You may hear the sound of leaves rustling, people talking, or street traffic. You may also smell the scent of flowers in blossom, hot dogs from a nearby stand, or car exhaust. According to Descartes and Hume, how do we know whether or not such perceptions are accurate? According to each of them, are the senses a reliable source of knowledge? Why or why not? Do you agree/disagree with either or both of them? Explain your reasons.*AnswerONE essay questionfrom .Engage for a moment in introspection. Attend to the content of your mind and observe whether or not you can discover evidence of a self. According to Descartes and Hume, what knowledge can we have ourself? What argument(s) do they offer in support of their position? Do you agree/disagree with either or both of them? Explain your reasons.2.Is the self realor is it a fiction? How does it come into being? Discuss how Dennett and Fanon would respond to these questions, and then offer your own response. Do you agree/disagree with either or both of them? Explain your reasons.