Rationalism Course
Enhance understanding of Descartes, innate ideas, and rationalism principles. Build expertise in close reading, critical argumentation, and academic writing. Tailored for humanities scholars seeking robust analytical essays and precise text-based reasoning in professional contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This focused Rationalism Course examines Descartes’s innate ideas, cogito argument, and clear and distinct perception through close reading and textual analysis. Learners study key texts, review objections from Locke and Hume, explore modern critiques, and craft a well-researched analytical paper with precise citations and logical structure.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Descartes’s innate ideas using accurate text-based close reading techniques.
- Apply clear and distinct perception to assess knowledge claims in humanities studies.
- Compare rationalist and empiricist views on idea origins with critical insight.
- Develop a concise 1,200–1,800 word analytical paper featuring a strong thesis.
- Utilize academic databases for precise citations and a quality bibliography.
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