Rationalism Course
This course builds deep understanding of Descartes’s rationalism, innate ideas, and cogito while honing skills in close textual analysis, critical argumentation, and academic writing. Ideal for humanities students and professionals seeking sharper analytical essays and rigorous reasoning grounded in primary sources. Participants tackle key rationalist concepts, empiricist challenges, and produce a polished 1,200–1,800 word paper with high-quality research.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This practical Rationalism Course explores Descartes’s innate ideas, cogito argument, and clear distinct perception through close reading of key texts. Learners analyze classic objections from Locke and Hume, review modern critiques, and craft a strong analytical paper with solid research, proper citations, and clear arguments.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Descartes’s innate ideas using precise text-based close reading.
- Apply clear and distinct perception to assess knowledge claims in humanities.
- Compare rationalist and empiricist views on idea origins critically.
- Structure a focused 1,200–1,800 word analytical paper with robust thesis.
- Utilize academic databases for concise, quality bibliography and citations.
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