On David Hume and Rene Descartes "There are more things in heaven and Earth than dreamt of in your philosophy" (Shakespeare, 211). ... In the wax example Descartes indicates that the concept of wax does not change even after it melted. ... Sciences as such geometry and mathematics are certain and indubitable for Descartes. ... It also may seem that Hume is attacking organized religion and Descartes ideas. ... Opposin Descartes, he tells about how we are ignorant to the world around us and only learn from experiences. ...

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The argument of empiricism versus rationalism, in other words one can draw on the thoughts and theories of Locke in opposition to the beliefs of Descartes. ... Locke is considered to be the founder of British empiricism, while Descartes is considered to be the father of modern philosophy. ... Unlike Descartes, Locke claimed that innate ideas were practically non-existent. ... A typical moral principle that may be considered by many, including Descartes, as an innate moral, is the belief in God or some other symbol of religion. ... Like Descartes, Locke trusts that God assures the reliability...

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