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Are There Any Differences Between Descartes' Skepticism and That of Hume

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Are there any differences between Descartes' skepticism and that of Hume? If you think that there are, outline them, and explain how they might have contributed to the different epistemological views of these two philosophers. If you think that there are no such differences between the skepticisms of these two philosophers, provide an explanation of how their respective epistemologies are so different from each other.


Definitions:

Intelligence

A general mental capability that involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, and learn from experience.

World Understanding

The comprehensive awareness and tolerance of diverse cultures, beliefs, and practices around the globe.

Resourcefulness

The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Cultural Bias

A factor hypothesized to be present in intelligence tests that provides an advantage for test takers from certain cultural backgrounds.

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