Philosophy Discussion Questions

Please answer these questions. 1 paragraph per question. I attached chapters 1-3 as a pdf so you can find the answers. Most of these answers are in chapter 2-3. NO OUTSIDE SOURCES.

  Could God have a reason to deceive humanity? Explain Descartes’ answer, and discuss whether you agree or disagree (and why) 

 Explain  the atomist view of Democritus. What ethical view does Epicurus develop  from this kind of materialist metaphysics? Discuss and critically  evaluate. 

Compare and contrast Plato and Aristotle’s views of reality; how are they similar, and how do they differ? 

Explain and discuss the difference between a priori and a posteriori knowledge. 

Compare and contrast pragmatic theories of truth with the correspondence theory of truth