Describe rene descartes philosophical project

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Describe Rene Descartes' philosophical project in his Meditations on First Philosophy. What is his goal? What method does he use to reach his goal? What makes his philosophical project 'modern'? Then, evaluate Descartes' philosophy. Is Descartes' view of knowledge still defensible?

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