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at the conclusion that there is no belief of which we can be certain, since the process of acquiring such information is inherentl...

This is found in Descartes work Meditations and is referred to as substance dualism, which is also known as Cartesian interactioni...

They are, instead, robot-like in that they do what they are told and do not question the validity of the teachings. Instead, peopl...

The problem which arose was that if the mind generates all perception, then is our understanding of something "real", meaning of t...

It is in the Second Meditation, however, that the apparent flaw in his logic appears and gives rise to the Cartesian Circle. In th...

it comes to knowledge leads one to believe that people are much more likely to act out in such a manner that is motivated only by ...

for answers related to existence or transcendence. Interestingly, many will read his arguments, which are admittedly logical and w...

to the first two in that people have some former knowledge in order to "know" someone, or "know" how to do something (Hospers, 196...

thing" sets the stage for each of his subsequent steps. In Step 2 he delineates his completeness into one of its two parts, the b...

Cartesian dualism is also known as the "mind-body problem" and establishes that there are clearly separate and distinct aspects of...

In five pages this essay argues that ancient principles were rejected by seventeenth and eighteenth century scientific breakthroug...

In fourteen pages this essay examines the perspectives of theorists and philosophers including Albert Einstein, Aristotle, and Ren...

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

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

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

In five pages Descartes' Meditation III is analyzed in terms of affirmations, denials, knowledge, and the existence of God. There...

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

In nine pages the contemporary world is related to the Discourse and Meditations of Rene Descartes. Four sources are cited in the...

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 five pages Meditation I and Meditation II of Rene Descartes are analyzed. There is no bibliography included....

In two pages this essay considers Descartes' doubt methodology as it is represented in this Meditation. There is no bibliography ...

In six pages Descartes' knowledge philosophy is examined in terms of dreams and reality as it pertains to the principles he outlin...

In four pages Descartes' contention that the mind is known more easily than the body is evaluated along with a consideration of th...

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

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 ...

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