I think therefore I homework!

So, the essay task is:

Try to explain how Descartes’ thoughts about:

A) ‘the cogito’ the ‘I’ that thinks and

B) his thoughts about the wax

lead him to his ideas about the separation of mind and body (Cartesian Dualism)

The blog below - 'Waxing Philosophical' should help you and there are other hopefully useful bits and pieces on my website at http://www.mrbrodie.com/ click on Descartes > wax essay (I'll put the Leibniz 'Superman thing in the 'Gallery of resources') use it if you think it's useful, but you don't have to)

This is must be completed by Friday 24th by which day you must have a well organised folder in which I will find the various handouts I've given you so far and the following:

Summary of wax - argument: (Yes and no arguments)

Summary of 3 arguments - illusion - dreaming - deception

Wax essay

(If you want to cover all of these in the wax essay that‘s fine)

Don't worry if you're finding this all a little confusing at the moment - if you stick with it it will begin to make sense! Probably :) If it doesn't you can always come and tell me - my door is always open (metaphorically)