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able to determine their own choices, rather than be automatically programmed for response. The student might surmise that o...
Therefore, Kant reasons, perception of this permanent is possible only through a thing outside me" (Kant 245, B275). What makes K...
In six pages Scottish philosopher David Hume's skepticism concerning the existence of miracles is discussed which although interes...
be a less sure guide than revelation; however, Aquinas did believe it possible to reach certain truths without the aid of revelati...
questions that are not answered by the phrase "I think. Therefore I am." What if one does not think? Does that prove that he or sh...
some strategy that starts from other beliefs that we have. Inference, for example, is such a strategy. One might infer that it is ...
is not particularly concerned with explaining the universe, but rather offers the argument to how that God exists. "You ask me, wh...
or the perception of identity changes through time. For example, someone grows up and has certain experiences and perceptions and ...
the importance of direct experience in the formulation of knowledge, is at the core of Humes overarching skepticism, which makes a...
Hume presented his arguments in a pair of treatises that are still considered required reading for any student of Western philosop...
present impression, the sight of a flame, for instance, results in a causal relationship in the mind of the observer between flame...
that the object of thought is capable of being. Hume understands that, quite simplistically, the soul is simply . . . the soul. ...
In five pages this paper contrasts the philosophical perspectives of David Hume and Thomas Aquinas regarding religion and ultimate...
the considerations surrounding his concepts of the mind and he supports his contentions with direct demonstrations of the applicab...
the right to be treated the same as others Conclusion Although we know that the US Constitution guarantees certain rights to its ...
In five pages this paper examines how David Hume's perspectives are addressed by Thomas Nagel in his arguments. Three sources are...
In five pages David Hume's definition of morality as a sympathy concept is applied to his contention that moral views do not stem ...
In three pages this paper discusses David Hume's philosophical belief that causation laid the foundation for rational belief with ...
thought and action are connected, bringing to mind the view of science and how it demonstrated the same evidence. Character...
In a report consisting of eight pages abortion is examined within the context of David Hume's utilitarian philosophy and Aristotle...
In eight pages this research paper considers philosophical perspectives regarding God's existence and includes David Hume's opposi...
In five pages David Hume's contention that there is no God is countered by an opposing argument. Two sources are cited in the bib...
In six pages this research paper considers An Essay Concerning Human Understanding in an analysis of Locke's representation of how...
In twelve pages this research paper examines the evolution of pluralism in a consideration of such philosophies as David Hume's em...
controversial writings on religion and morality (Hume, 2002). In fact, he continued to turn out essays and critical writings on ev...
In five pages this paper examines David Hume's philosophy regarding knowledge and how it is based upon immediate perceptual experi...
In five pages this report assesses David Hume's attitudes regarding jusice and examines why he labels it as an artificial virtue b...
you, and by the cold reception which your pretended discoveries shall meet with, when communicated. Be a philosopher; but amidst ...
with a wholly different sort of argument. He states that if the universe has an intelligent designer (i.e., the cosmological argum...
a philosopher, Philo a skeptic and Demea a theologian. Well see if this is correct and analyze one of the arguments. Cleanthes O...