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accept the cogito at face value. It is only after answering an objection, that he comes up with a conclusion, which is that while ...
is an objective reality, people are basically defining what is real and what is not. Life becomes confusing. Loeb (1986) explains...
Smarts philosophies regarding the correlation between brain and mind are supported by a number of historic philosophers and scient...
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...
and truth, Benjamin (2002) surmises how those who have invested both time and pains in its postulations should partake of a greate...
In seven pages this chapter is discussed in terms of how the author portrayed the philosophical influences of such theorists as Hu...
In nine pages specific questions are answered regarding Aristotle's position on happiness, virtue, knowledge, and wisdom, and then...
This research report looks at the ideas of both of these theorists. Armstrong's opposition to Descartes' ideas is duly noted. Thi...
able to determine their own choices, rather than be automatically programmed for response. The student might surmise that o...
This essay addresses Descartes and the error known a the somatic market hypothesis. In this discussion, the writer differentiates ...
In five pages psychology and the foundations laid by philosophy are examined in a discussion of Herodotus, Socrates, Aquinas, Lock...
a thinking thing, or a thing possessing within itself the faculty of thinking" (Descartes, 1960, p. 7). The fundamental asp...
or the perception of identity changes through time. For example, someone grows up and has certain experiences and perceptions and ...
and balances helps to equalize what man truly knows and that which he thinks he knows - the very foundation for identifying weakne...
They are, instead, robot-like in that they do what they are told and do not question the validity of the teachings. Instead, peopl...
occurred. One of the only things that one can find to argue about Locke is that he eventually becomes as inflexible as the rest o...
at the conclusion that there is no belief of which we can be certain, since the process of acquiring such information is inherentl...
capable of undergoing so many changes with regard to appearance, temperature, solidity and so on as to be rendered completely diff...
Arguments for the Existence of God Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is known as one of the most influential Western philosophers today....
certain choices in life. They make communion and choose a new middle name. They go to school, and their degree is attached to that...
of the world (1993). Yet, one can see this in action in smaller ways. Another way to look at the world is through the model called...
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 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 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...
In four pages this paper discusses how Russell reacted to the 'dream demon' notion of Descartes, contrasting his perspective that ...