Compare and contrast the skeptical arguments of Descartes (in Meditations 1 & 2) and Al-Ghazali in the handout excerpt. Which assumption about requirements of knowledge both take as obviously true? How many parallel arguments you can find? How strong are these arguments? How do these two philosophers resolve the skeptical problem (i.e., do they accept skepticism at the end or do they discover certainty)? What is the main difference between Descartes’ and Al-Ghazali’s solution? Format Requirements: The paper should be typed, double-spaced, with a 1-inch margin all around. It is suggested that you use Times New Roman font, size 12, or a similar font. All quotations (if any) should be properly documented, preferably as a footnote, indicating the title of the book, author(s), edition, and the page number. Content Requirements: Always start by clarifying/defining your main terms and concepts “ don’t just assume that the professor knows what, say, Libertarianism is: write your paper in such a way that it would make sense even to someone not familiar with any philosophy. All three topics require textual analysis “ i.e., carefully reading and analyzing the textual material. There is no obligation to bring additional sources besides the ones we used in class. However, if you do, you are encouraged to use the ˜real’ books and articles as your sources “ the use of internet sources is frowned upon. Do you want your assignment written by the best essay experts? Order now, for an amazing discount.
