Moving forward in history, John Locke (1632-1704) challenged Descartes' view, and theorized that instead of being born with innate ideas, our minds are similar to a blank slate- written on by experience alone. ... In the 18th century, John Locke set the tone for the perception of those who persistently failed to associate complex ideas in a correct manner; his views created a pattern in English views to look at those of mental disabilities as being struck with madness. ... Locke spoke often about understanding, and all the factors which affected one's ability to understand. Of the ma...

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This paper will explore the intersection between the philosophies of John Locke, Plato, and Jean-Paul Sartre by examining the actions, and choices of Winston Smith. ... Locke agrees; your body is a material substance and your soul is an immaterial substance. ... Looking at the novel from a dualist perspective Plato and Socrates agree with Locke. ...

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This essay will highlight the roots of psychology and how the different approaches emerged. According to Hothersall (2010), psychology dates back to the Ancient Greeks 700BC. Questions about the universe, our role in it, reasons and causes of all things brought about the roots of psychology. Rene De...

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As man progressed through the various stages of evolution, it is assumed that at a certain point he began to ponder the world around him. Of course, these first attempts fell short of being scholarly, probably consisting of a few grunts and snorts at best. As time passed on, though, these ideas...

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