Philosophers, David Humes and Rene Descartes

Philosophers, David Humes and Rene Descartes
Recap each philosopher’s main view about the nature of philosophy and/or the nature of knowledge. Explain any difference between the philosophers’ views and state which view you find more convincing. Offer an argument (i.e., evidence) against the view that you reject.
• Start with making a careful summary of two or more of the philosophers we read in Topic 1 or 2. What were their main concepts and definitions, what were their distinctions? How did they imagine that the self was different from the brain or different from the mind? Restate their theory and include “direct quotes”, specific references from their work.
• Explain carefully how these views compare and contrast. Be sure to identify and explain at least one difference between the philosophers’ views. How do they define a key concept or make a major distinction differently?
• State which view you prefer.
• Offer an argument against the view that you reject.
Formatting:
• The body of the essay must be 4 pages (about 1000 words) in length
• 1 inch margins
• 12 point, Times New Roman font
• Title Page
• Words Cited Page – cite all quotations/paraphrases used by naming the author of the work, the tile and the chapter/section that you are citing from.
• Properly use MLA in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quoting (Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide )