Descartes: The Consequences of Ideas with R.C. Sproul

Summary

This sermon introduces the Age of Reason in the 17th century, highlighting the dominance of Rationalism and figures like Rene Descartes. It connects mathematics to philosophical certainty, drawing parallels to Plato and Newton, and explains Descartes' method of intuition and deduction as a way to find clear and distinct truths amidst societal upheaval and questioning of authority. The practical takeaway is the importance of seeking reliable, foundational truths through rigorous reasoning in the face of uncertainty.