I too really liked the way the reading were a lot more straight forward. I got a little hope back that I might not be so confused in this class. After reading the latest I understand now why Descartes doubted everything. He wanted to go back and re-learn everything he knew in order to find it's meaning or truth. Sometimes we even have to do that ourselves when understanding people and situation. We somewhat erase what we know is true and try to look at something with a new perspective and in a new light. That is what makes us open minded.