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The Idea of Thought According to Descartes

This research report examines the ideas of the philosopher Rene Descartes and how he views reality. Is only the physical real? Ide...

Was Monica Lewinsky's Testimony a Lie?

to say it, and when to say it. When called to give an affidavit under oath, was she entirely truthful? Well never know. Did she pr...

Descarte & the Somatic Marker Hypothesis

This essay addresses Descartes and the error known a the somatic market hypothesis. In this discussion, the writer differentiates ...

Dream Demon of Rene Descartes and the Response by Jean Jacques Rousseau

In four pages this paper examines how the 'dream demon' of Rene Descartes was perceived by philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau. The...

'Dream Demon' of Descartes, and Russell's Reaction

In four pages this paper discusses how Russell reacted to the 'dream demon' notion of Descartes, contrasting his perspective that ...

Of Sound Mind and Body and Descartes

This research report examines rationalizations used by Descartes and his own belief system. Various issues are explored and scient...

'Ghost in the Machine' and Rene Descartes

In a paper consisting of five pages Rene Descartes' life, philosophy particularly Cartesian Dualism, and whether or not it is curr...

Various Essays on World Literature

This 15 page paper comprises a series of essays in various literary genres. Works examined include the speeches of Sojourner Truth...

Philosophical Perspectives on Passion and Human Happiness

In fourteen pages this paper examines how passion and human happiness were perceived from various philosophers spanning the sixtee...

Truth and Love in Love in the Time of Cholera

Marquez' Love in the Time of Cholera is evaluated for thematic elements of love and truth. The protagonist Florentino is the focus...

Speeches of Great African Americans

In six pages the speeches and writings of Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington are discussed and reacted t...

Strength of Will and Compassion in Frederick Douglass's Narrative

In four pages this paper examines how the author's characteristics of perseverance, faith in the truth, gift for observation, educ...

Dinty Moore The Emperor's Virtual Clothes The Naked Truth about Internet Subculture

The writer analyzes the Moore book using examples from the text and reveals the possible implications they have for today's techno...

History as a Science

In five pages this paper discusses the science of history in a consideration of how reality is occasionally altered in an examinat...

Illusion and Truth in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee

In five pages this paper examines symbolism, truth, and illusion as represented in this play by Edward Albee. Six sources are cit...

Improving Rene Descartes' Psychology Limitations with the 'Conscious Mental State' of William James

In two pages this paper examines how William James sought to improve upon Descartes' seventeenth century psychological philosophy ...

Historical and Cultural Perspectives on William James' and Rene Descartes' Philosophies

In two pages this paper considers what impact history and culture had on the philosophies of William James and Rene Descartes. Tw...

Critical Reception to Alice Adams's Fiction

In eight pages the varied critical responses to Adams's fiction particularly as it portrayed class is discussed with reference mad...

Character of Mersault in The Stranger by Albert Camus

This essay consisting of eight pages evaluates the ways in which this good man is destroyed by the civilization that refuses to ac...

Philosophical Arguments Pertaining to God's Existence

In twenty pages this research paper considers philosophical arguments pertaining to God's existence as argued in support and in op...

Scientific Psychology and Negative Consequences of the Dualism Between Mind and Body as Theorized by René Descartes

In two pages this paper examines that despite positive moral and religious consequences regarding Rene Descartes' dualism theory o...

God and Nature According to Baruch Spinoza

In seven pages this paper examines the perspectives of this seventeenth century philosopher in terms of man's natural existence an...

Proving God's Existence with the Philosophies of Wittgenstein, Descartes, and Plato

argued that this is true, Plato, but let us bring forth two other philosophers to create a better atmosphere for this discourse. ...

Man's Soul and God Contemplated in Philosophy Essays

In three pages philosophers Hume, Descartes, and Aristotle are applied to the concepts of man's nature, the existence of God, and ...

'Notion of Truth' According to Wittgenstein and Plato's 'Theory of Forms'

understand each of these elements through sensation, he finds himself challenged by the mutability of everything that exists: not...

'Self' and Existence

In six pages this research paper argues that essence is not preceded by existence with supporting philosophical arguments from Dav...

The Cartesian Circle

This research report looks at one of Descartes' most well known theories. The basis of the Cartesian Circle is duly noted. The ide...

Intellect and Knowledge and Descartes

This research report examines the theories of Descartes and how knowledge and the intellect relate to experiential knowledge. The ...

Historical Context Regarding Philosophy's Intent

In fifteen pages this paper examines the intention of philosophy from a historical perspective that includes consideration of phil...

Truth According to Plato in The Republic, Apology, and Crito

In eight pages this paper analyzes how Plato's methods as they involve truth are considered in an examination of this trio of dial...