noteepistemology

Small Discussion

  1. Did Peirce successfully refute Descartes? Do you feel at ease about skepticism now?
  2. Is the disagreement between Peirce and Descartes merely about the meaning of “know”?
  3. When Peirce and Descartes use the phrase “indubitable”, do they mean the same thing? Where do they differ, if at all?
  4. Is there a plausible, everyday understanding of “know” according to which Descartes is right?