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The Cartesian Method

     When writing my overall conclusion after The Matrix debate, I used the Cartesian method to compose an introduction, thesis, antithesis, synthesis, and conclusion. What I liked about writing a piece using this method most was simply the fact that I had not written like this before. Something I love about this class is how it pushes me out of my comfort zone; it is more obvious in more creative assignments, but even when it comes to a writing piece, I am still challenged in new ways which I appreciate. Another aspect of this writing method that I can appreciate is genuinely understanding the counterargument to your argument. It is one thing to address a counterargument, but with the Cartesian method, you actually have to fully sympathize with the opposing side in order to write a whole section about it. In this particular assignment, I was already feeling torn between taking the blue pill or the red pill. After the in class debate and writing this paper, I was left feeling even more torn. I saw positives and negatives of both sides, which is exactly what a Cartesian style paper is aimed to do. Overall, I really liked this method of writing and appreciate what it has shown me!

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