Does Matthew have a soul? Of Descartes and Hume, which philosopher would agree with which sister and why? (Hint: there is a right answer to this question. One will agree with one sister, and the other philosopher with the other.) • Present one paragraph succinctly paraphrasing the sisters’ situation, ending with a thesis statement answering the question above. • Present one page answering the question from the perspective of Descartes. Make sure to explain and apply all relevant arguments we have read this semester. In doing so, answer the following questions: What is Descartes’s basic orientation and methodology? How does this lead him to prove that there is such a thing as the soul, as distinguished from the body, and in the process argue that we are capable of acquiring truth independently of bodily experience? Which of the sisters would be more likely to adopt Descartes’ arguments along this line? How would she apply these arguments to Matthew’s situation? How might the other sister criticize these arguments and their application? • Present a second page answering the question from Hume’s perspective. Make sure to explain and apply all relevant arguments we have read this semester. In doing so, answer the following questions: what is Hume’s methodology and basic orientation, including his theory of mental activity? What does Hume mean by the following passage
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