Philosophers Spinoza and Descartes

  stepping into the role of a studio reporter by presenting information on the philosophers Spinoza and Descartes; including views and beliefs. You will present the information as if you were sitting in a television studio giving a report for a news station: A written "news" script responding to all of the prompts below. Prompts: You will have noticed that most philosophers have a stance on the belief in a god or gods. - Provide a brief introduction to philosophy and rationalism. - Provide an overview of Descartes' beliefs and why he is considered to be a rationalist. - Share how Spinoza's views differ from those of Descartes and those of more traditional theological perspectives. - Define free will, and share how this fits into the rationalists' perspective. - conclusion.