Rationalism Course
This course deepens understanding of Descartes, innate ideas, and rationalism. It sharpens close reading, argumentation, and writing skills for humanities professionals seeking stronger analytical essays and rigorous text-based reasoning. Explore key concepts like the cogito and clear perception, study classic objections from Locke and Hume, and craft polished research papers with accurate citations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This practical Rationalism Course explores Descartes’s innate ideas, cogito, and clear perception through close reading and analysis. Study key texts, classic objections from Locke and Hume, contemporary critiques, and develop a strong analytical paper with research and coherent arguments.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Descartes’s innate ideas through precise text-based close reading.
- Apply clear and distinct perception to assess knowledge claims in humanities.
- Critically compare rationalist and empiricist views on idea origins.
- Structure a sharp 1,200–1,800 word analytical paper with strong thesis support.
- Use academic databases and citations for a concise, high-quality bibliography.
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