8.26.2022

Animals in Western Thought: Descartes on Animal Machines

 AGENDA

  1. Aristotle clarification
  2. Descartes on Animal Machines
  3. Presentation--possible topics
  4. RR2

Animals are on a different level
No reason, no virtue (not just less)
But analogs of reason and "traces and seeds" of virtue
They do have perception and feeling and even souls!





Presentation instructions (Canvas)

Go to WORKBOOK tab above. arsmu.blogspot.com
Or use QR code
Add possible topics (you should be able to edit)







RR2 Requirements
  1. Need to explain one of the arguments in the first letter, at least roughly.  Ideally you will clarify what the premises are and what the conclusion is, though this isn't required this time. Options: language argument, argument from overly consistent success, argument about oysters and sponges.
  2. Need to explain one of the arguments in the first letter, at least roughly.  Ideally you will clarify what the premises are and what the conclusion is, though this isn't required (this time). Options: language argument (if you didn't cover in #1), argument about lowly creatures, argument about automata.