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dominated by Aristotelianism (McMullen, 2002). Due to the dominance of Aristotelianism, the idea of mechanical philosophy did not...
roles and how to identify themselves accordingly (Warmoth). Through experience, interaction, and acculturation, they develop perc...
One is not expressly privy to the formative influences in his life, but the directors suppositions are obvious. Those that Trujill...
your colleagues (those enemies trying to beat you to your rightful place) are now replaced with a lust for gain" (Ellis; Tissen, 2...
as a baby," (Harmon, 7, 2001), which should serve to remind us that "infants and toddlers are part of relationships and that to un...
The writer discusses the artistic school known as surrealism and the characteristics of this form, as well as its influence. The w...
infinite substance: God, "the universal essence or nature of everything that exists" (Wozniak, 1995). Spinoza (1997) persevered a...
rising above childhoods of extreme poverty or abuse, yet cases do occur. James second argument in defense of free will point to th...
awareness of the moment at hand and draws attention to the fleeting nature of existence that unifies all things. "The ideas of Se...
the Buddhist worldview and the goal of detaching oneself from the material world and the body. "Thought is an attribute that rea...
accept the cogito at face value. It is only after answering an objection, that he comes up with a conclusion, which is that while ...
way they are like human beings who are mentally handicapped. Animals have souls and are loving and lovable, but they do not have t...
Smarts philosophies regarding the correlation between brain and mind are supported by a number of historic philosophers and scient...
and truth, Benjamin (2002) surmises how those who have invested both time and pains in its postulations should partake of a greate...
is an objective reality, people are basically defining what is real and what is not. Life becomes confusing. Loeb (1986) explains...
conclusion that "a being than which none greater can be conceived can be conceived to be greater than it is," which is "absurd" (A...
experiences were possible (Gogan, 2006). This author indicates this in the following: "Kant gets rid of the usual foundation for r...
perception is that which we, as humans, have been trained to discern as a species, inasmuch as the certain quality of perception r...
it is also the case that in general terms, people seem to believe what they see. They do not see atoms and they do see a solid mas...
In seven pages this paper examines the perspectives of this seventeenth century philosopher in terms of man's natural existence an...
argued that this is true, Plato, but let us bring forth two other philosophers to create a better atmosphere for this discourse. ...
In three pages philosophers Hume, Descartes, and Aristotle are applied to the concepts of man's nature, the existence of God, and ...
This research report looks at one of Descartes' most well known theories. The basis of the Cartesian Circle is duly noted. The ide...
This research report examines the theories of Descartes and how knowledge and the intellect relate to experiential knowledge. The ...
In four pages this paper discusses how Russell reacted to the 'dream demon' notion of Descartes, contrasting his perspective that ...
This research report looks at this ultimate skeptic and explores doubt and truth in terms of all intellectual propositions. Is Des...
This research report examines rationalizations used by Descartes and his own belief system. Various issues are explored and scient...
able to determine their own choices, rather than be automatically programmed for response. The student might surmise that o...
In nine pages specific questions are answered regarding Aristotle's position on happiness, virtue, knowledge, and wisdom, and then...
In seven pages this chapter is discussed in terms of how the author portrayed the philosophical influences of such theorists as Hu...