Descartes’ project is to start from what is clear and distinct and to incrementally build up his
knowledge by argument from that foundation. What are the prospects for the Cartesian project?
Is there more that is clear and distinct than what Descartes identifies? Is there less? Is it possible,
using Descartes’ methods, to establish that there is an external world without proving that God
exists? Make sure to back up your contentions with arguments