Epistemology is the study of the nature of knowledge, ethic is the science of human conduct, logic is the science of reasoning and metaphysics is the study of ultimate reality. Metaphysics, which is the interest of this paper studies in-depth the basic assumptions underlying the reality of all things. ... The mind-body problem refers to the question of whether the human mind is ether dependent or independent of the body and that if it can survive disembodiment. ... Descartes doubted everything around him. ... He also questioned the truths of logic and reason since it is possible that he could ...

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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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Descartes is the world's first skeptic in regards to the world around him; he suspends all beliefs. ... This is how Descartes viewed the world, and how he approached science and knowledge. The question now asked is: "Do you believe in reality?... He recalls that his colleague's question is not so new one. ... Of course he framed his question in a way that made it impossible to give the only reasonable answer, which we in the science studies have slowly rediscovered three centuries later: that we are relatively sure of many of the things with which we are daily engaged through the p...

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Logical necessity requires the answer: Yes, to this question. ... This gives epistemology, the methodical study of what we can know and how we can know it. The second task of the philosopher according to Descartes, having now raised these doubts, is to prevent them from leading to skepticism. This strategy is clearly stated in Descartes" Meditations. ... [Descartes, R. ...

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Descartes was disappointed with traditional philosophers and with limitation of theology. ... Descartes methodology was a major influence in the transition from medieval science and philosophy to the modern era. ... Descartes is also credited as being the founder of geometry and Cartesian coordinates. ... Modern maps use the grid system that can be traced back to Descartes. ... His humanist perspective was put so well in rhyme making mankind pursue the true knowledge of God. " Know then thyself, presume not God to scan, The proper study of Mankind is man-. 6 Society is still trying to under...

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All scientific or philosophical studies were supervised by, and in most cases produced by the Church. ... At this point many people began to question the teachings of the Church. ... With that, the Aristotelian system fell and there were many questions that went unanswered. ... (Wikipedia Encyclopedia) A paradigm is an era of advancement that answers questions and solves problems. ... The Scientific Revolution was beginning and it was starting with the study of nature. ...

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This paper will explore two of the most important questions concerning truth. The first of these questions refers to what constitutes truth, what defines it. ... The second question refers to how truth is known, the answers it gives us, and the criteria of truth. ... Let us begin by dissecting the first question. ... Most philosophers argue that truth is based on what is questioned, tested, and proved. ...

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Nevertheless, he kept studying in his own way and read a lot, including the great works of Descartes and Hobbes. The writings of Descartes had awakened in him the interest in philosophy. ... It stimulated by the intellectual life of the Dutch, he made time to complete his studies. ... His first book (Essay Concerning Human Understanding) concerned arguing with Plato, Descartes and other scholars citing that there are no original ideas or principles. ... But, unlike Hobbes, he did experience and study the positive and beautiful side of humans as well. ...

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., the Acta sanctorum), while antiquaries everywhere discovered, questioned, and emended old texts. ... This German school made history writing into a profession and founded the formal academic study of history, though they fell short of their ideal of writing about the past "as it actually happened."" ... It was continued by such men as Ernest Lavisse, Charles Seignobos, and Achille Luchaire, who were among those who turned history into a wide study. 11 In the 19th cent. the history of the nation state became the dominant form of history writing. ...

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There are times in life that you question the meaningfulness of life. The subject of death is a prime example of how people begin to question the meaning of life. ... Look at your life and ask questions: Am I happy? ... Descartes said, "I think therefore I am."" ... That also was the question Plato asked himself about 400 years before Christ. ...

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Strenghts and Weaknesses of Immanuel Kant's Concept of Nature A philosophical reflection on a disturbed relation with nature in the light of the ecological crisis Summary This study seeks to identify the frameworks of philosophical-theological co-operation between intuitions, ideas, beliefs and convictions within Western history, which prepared the ground for what is now known as the ecological crisis. ... Concern about living creatures now and in the future as well as doubts about the efficiency of the contemporary, large-scale application of scientific rationality as the excl...

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The Illusion of Utopia Matthew E. Hudson April 20, 2002 INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of history, man has tried to devise a perfect political system. Plato designed a utopian Republic, while Karl Marx radically changed the face of the earth by offering up a secular state that is supposed to be sufficient for all. The highest hopes for political systems were held by some 18th century French Enlightenment philosophers, specifically Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas Caritat, the Marquis de Condorcet. However, the concomitant attempt to bring about an ideal humanistic system (based on E...

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