After reading Descartes’ Argument, it’s clear to see that he would have an argument about any topic or subject matter that came across his mind. Since Descartes had begun to doubt his own beliefs, it’s only fair that he would do the exact same thing when it pertains to dreaming or being awake or even the pinch test. We can’t really fault Descartes for going after what he thought to be unclear and ambiguous but indeed applaud him for making the effort and putting in the countless hours of hard work to get straight to the truth. There are several instances where I have second guessed myself and wish I had the energy to get to the truth but didn’t because I know it would take up a lot of my time. In today’s assignment we are working with the “pinch test” and what would Descartes conclude about the reliability of the pinch test, exactly why would he conclude this and would I agree or disagree with Descartes’s reasoning and conclusion.
There are definitely several people that become doubtful and uncertain of their beliefs they once thought were true. I believe Descartes would conclude the fact that if we actually pinched ourselves, the intense pain we feel wouldn’t come from the pinch itself but maybe a previous injury or wound. He might have also determined that there was another person playing a role in the pinch test and the pain could only feel that extreme if another member was involved. Descartes would argue/determine that the pinch test results would be inconclusive. Descartes argumentation would be very confusing; therefore he would have to reevaluate all studies he had previously pursued at the beginning. He would not look at the fact that a rather powerful pinch could really cause a sharp stab of pain and this would yet be another argument put into play because of his doubts.
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