It is considered to be one of the most complete systems in Indian philosophy. ... The first period is the creative presentation of the Upanishads. ... Vallabha's philosophy was called suddh-advaita or pure monism. ... Coming back to Sankara's philosophy, we realise that he proposed non-dualism. ... However, in recent times, a new outlook towards the philosophy of Sankara has emerged. ...

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The most critical account of the mind-body theory was first systematically carried out by Descartes. ... He was the first to argue that the mind is a non-material entity which is distinct and separate from the brain. ... In his work, Meditations, Descartes began his philosophical journey by finding out the things which he can claim absolute certainty from those which he is doubtful. ... He observed that the truth 'I think therefore I am' was so solid that it become the first principle of philosophy he sought. This expression summarizes Descartes philosophy. ...

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