This paper offers a refute to Descartes dream argument, by providing reasons for when we are able to differentiate between a dreaming state and an awake state, and therefore we are able to attain knowledge with certainty while awake.

Rene Descartes philosphy about the interaction of the mind and the body helped form the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century. The author's opinions of this philosophy are included.

Responds to Descartes First Meditation. Explores what is meant by the `evil demon thought experiment' and how it leads to such skepticism. Questions if there is any point to such crazy `thought experiments.'

An examination of two professors' articles on the concept of intuition and the degree to which they are influenced by Descartes and Locke. Both scholars agree that the process of intuition is an important way to attain knowledge, but they have different supporting arguments and examples to illustrate their positions on the role of intuition.

Descartes studies led him to see a new way of thinking. His first work the "Rules for the Direction of the Mind" showcased his new beliefs. Even though this was distributed in manuscript form, this book was never published until 1701. Descartes gave the assumption that man's knowledge was limited by the untrue belief that the various objects of experience determine science.

Essay describes the life and accomplishments of René Descartes.

Discusses why Descartes believed that his existence as a thinking being was the only thing of which he could be absolutely certain, and whether he was correct. Keywords: rationalism, rationalist, philosophy

The following provides a reaction on Descartes' concept.