... deceive us. His proof for this is that, he is able to see the same things while he is asleep as he can while being awake. We cannot depend on our senses in this way. If the same thoughts and images can come to us while we are sleeping, then it is possible that what we sense while awake can also be false. One must be able to see the truth as distinct and clear in order for it be recognized as true. Once it is clear and distinct from any other thing or truth, then is it possible to know that it is and does exist as true. Secondly, Descartes says to divide all problems into as many parts as possible. He says it is difficult to look at a problem in its entirety and be able to come up with a correct and concrete conclusion. By dividing the problem ...

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