CSUF Rene Descartes Scientific Mathematician Philosophical Argumentative Essay

Can you help me understand this Philosophy question?

Attached is the full descriptive rubric.

The paper should be 3-4pgs (900-1200words), double spaced, Times New Roman font, 1in. margins. It must include a clearly indicated thesis statement (bold, italicize, underline, etc. your thesis statement). You must also include 2 quotations from the primary text you are using which relate to important aspects of the theory. **Failure to meet one or both of these requirements results in an automatic 5pt point deduction*

There should be NO outside research conducted for this assignment. Use what we have learned/read in class and your own reasoning and critical thinking. Remember to refer to the “tips” and “dos and don’ts” handouts for helpful details about writing in philosophy.