Philosphy Please choose to write about only one of the following two questions:1. Errors of judgment and freedom of the willIn Meditation 4, Descartes writes: “As I focus more closely on myself and inquire into the nature of my errors…I note that these errors depend on the simultaneous concurrence of two causes: the faculty of knowing that is in me and the faculty of choosing, that is, the free choice of the will, in other words, simultaneously on the intellect and will.”[In our translation: “When I look more closely into these errors of mine, I discover that they have two co-operating causes—my faculty of knowledge and my faculty of choice or freedom of the will. My errors, that is, depend on both (a) my intellect and (b) my will.”]Explain and evaluate, then, the best way for human beings to exercise our freedom of will or choice according to Descartes. In other words, explain (a) why we make errors of judgment according to Descartes and (b) what he argues is the best way to use our freedom to make judgments – to affirm or deny propositions and to choose courses of action. Then (c) give your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with Descartes regarding the nature of our errors and the best use of our freedom.2. Clear, Distinct, and True IdeasIn the conclusion of his essay “Meditations on Knowledge, Truth, and Ideas” (1694), Leibniz states two conditions for the applicability of Descartes’ epistemological principle: “Everything I clearly and distinctly perceive is true” (Meditation 3). Leibniz writes:“For people who are careless in judgment often take to be clear and distinct what is really dim and confused in their minds. So this axiom is useless unless (1) explicitly stated criteria for clarity and distinctness are introduced, and (2) we have established the truth of the ideas that are involved—in my sense, in which an idea is true if and only if it is possible, i.e. could have instances.”(a) Explain Leibniz’s conditions and (b) evaluate them in light of Descartes’ idea of God in Meditations 3 and 5.That is, explain what Leibniz means by the clarity, distinctness, and truth of an idea. Then evaluate whether Descartes offers a clear, distinct, and true idea of God in Meditations 3 and 5.Instructions, requirements, and assessment criteria:Your paper should be between 3 and 4 typed pages (double-spaced, 12 pt. font, regular margins).It will be graded based on whether:you have clear theses to address the questions directly;you have a well-structured argument to support your theses;you support your arguments with specific evidence from the relevant texts: andyou demonstrate good style, grammar and spelling.  Free features N Outline $5 FREE N Revisions $30 FREE N Title Page $5 FREE N Bibliography $15 FREE N Formatting $10 FREE PLACE AN ORDER NOW Why Choose Us? N Satisfied and returning customers N A wide range of services N 6-hour delivery available N Money-back guarantee N 100% privacy guaranteed N Only custom-written papers N Free amendments upon request N Free extras by request N Constant access to your paper’s writer N A professional team of experienced paper writers N 10+ years of experience in the custom writing market MANAGE ORDERS We accept PLACE AN ORDER NOW

Philosphy Please choose to write about only one of the following two questions:1. Errors of judgment and freedom of the willIn Meditation 4, Descartes writes: “As I focus more closely on myself and inquire into the nature of my errors…I note that these errors depend on the simultaneous concurrence of two causes: the faculty of knowing that is in me and the faculty of choosing, that is, the free choice of the will, in other words, simultaneously on the intellect and will.”[In our translation: “When I look more closely into these errors of mine, I discover that they have two co-operating causes—my faculty of knowledge and my faculty of choice or freedom of the will. My errors, that is, depend on both (a) my intellect and (b) my will.”]Explain and evaluate, then, the best way for human beings to exercise our freedom of will or choice according to Descartes. In other words, explain (a) why we make errors of judgment according to Descartes and (b) what he argues is the best way to use our freedom to make judgments – to affirm or deny propositions and to choose courses of action. Then (c) give your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with Descartes regarding the nature of our errors and the best use of our freedom.2. Clear, Distinct, and True IdeasIn the conclusion of his essay “Meditations on Knowledge, Truth, and Ideas” (1694), Leibniz states two conditions for the applicability of Descartes’ epistemological principle: “Everything I clearly and distinctly perceive is true” (Meditation 3). Leibniz writes:“For people who are careless in judgment often take to be clear and distinct what is really dim and confused in their minds. So this axiom is useless unless (1) explicitly stated criteria for clarity and distinctness are introduced, and (2) we have established the truth of the ideas that are involved—in my sense, in which an idea is true if and only if it is possible, i.e. could have instances.”(a) Explain Leibniz’s conditions and (b) evaluate them in light of Descartes’ idea of God in Meditations 3 and 5.That is, explain what Leibniz means by the clarity, distinctness, and truth of an idea. Then evaluate whether Descartes offers a clear, distinct, and true idea of God in Meditations 3 and 5.Instructions, requirements, and assessment criteria:Your paper should be between 3 and 4 typed pages (double-spaced, 12 pt. font, regular margins).It will be graded based on whether:you have clear theses to address the questions directly;you have a well-structured argument to support your theses;you support your arguments with specific evidence from the relevant texts: andyou demonstrate good style, grammar and spelling.  Free features N Outline $5 FREE N Revisions $30 FREE N Title Page $5 FREE N Bibliography $15 FREE N Formatting $10 FREE PLACE AN ORDER NOW Why Choose Us? 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Errors of judgment and freedom of the willIn Meditation 4, Descartes writes: “As I focus more closely on myself and inquire into the nature of my errors…I note that these errors depend on the simultaneous concurrence of two causes: the faculty of knowing that is in me and the faculty of choosing, that is, the free choice of the will, in other words, simultaneously on the intellect and will.”[In our translation: “When I look more closely into these errors of mine, I discover that they have two co-operating causes—my faculty of knowledge and my faculty of choice or freedom of the will. My errors, that is, depend on both (a) my intellect and (b) my will.”]Explain and evaluate, then, the best way for human beings to exercise our freedom of will or choice according to Descartes. In other words, explain (a) why we make errors of judgment according to Descartes and (b) what he argues is the best way to use our freedom to make judgments – to affirm or deny propositions and to choose courses of action. Then (c) give your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with Descartes regarding the nature of our errors and the best use of our freedom.2. Clear, Distinct, and True IdeasIn the conclusion of his essay “Meditations on Knowledge, Truth, and Ideas” (1694), Leibniz states two conditions for the applicability of Descartes’ epistemological principle: “Everything I clearly and distinctly perceive is true” (Meditation 3). Leibniz writes:“For people who are careless in judgment often take to be clear and distinct what is really dim and confused in their minds. So this axiom is useless unless (1) explicitly stated criteria for clarity and distinctness are introduced, and (2) we have established the truth of the ideas that are involved—in my sense, in which an idea is true if and only if it is possible, i.e. could have instances.”(a) Explain Leibniz’s conditions and (b) evaluate them in light of Descartes’ idea of God in Meditations 3 and 5.That is, explain what Leibniz means by the clarity, distinctness, and truth of an idea. Then evaluate whether Descartes offers a clear, distinct, and true idea of God in Meditations 3 and 5.Instructions, requirements, and assessment criteria:Your paper should be between 3 and 4 typed pages (double-spaced, 12 pt. font, regular margins).It will be graded based on whether:you have clear theses to address the questions directly;you have a well-structured argument to support your theses;you support your arguments with specific evidence from the relevant texts: andyou demonstrate good style, grammar and spelling.  Free features N Outline $5 FREE N Revisions $30 FREE N Title Page $5 FREE N Bibliography $15 FREE N Formatting $10 FREE PLACE AN ORDER NOW Why Choose Us? N Satisfied and returning customers N A wide range of services N 6-hour delivery available N Money-back guarantee N 100% privacy guaranteed N Only custom-written papers N Free amendments upon request N Free extras by request N Constant access to your paper’s writer N A professional team of experienced paper writers N 10+ years of experience in the custom writing market MANAGE ORDERS We accept PLACE AN ORDER NOW