Articles related to "Descartes"
Rene Descartes Cogito Ergo Sum
Philosophy and works of great thinker Rene Descartes, known for 'cogito ergo sum' ('I think therefore I am'.)
rene descartes • descartes cogito ergo sum • descartes philosophy • descartes works • descartes cartesian dualism
Philosophy and works of great thinker Rene Descartes, known for 'cogito ergo sum' ('I think therefore I am'.)
rene descartes • descartes cogito ergo sum • descartes philosophy • descartes works • descartes cartesian dualism
Descartes' Theory - Can An Animal Have Sensations?
This article defines Descartes' account of thought, and discusses how Descartes' theory conflicts with the claim that non-human animals can have sensations.
descartes account of thought • animals • sensations • do animals have sensations • descartes theory on sense experience in animals
This article defines Descartes' account of thought, and discusses how Descartes' theory conflicts with the claim that non-human animals can have sensations.
descartes account of thought • animals • sensations • do animals have sensations • descartes theory on sense experience in animals
Descartes' Cartesian Dualism
The Cartesian Dualism named in honor of Rene Descartes espoused the idea that mind and body interact but are separate from each other.
meditations on first philosophy • rene descartes • existence of god • distinction of mind and body • six meditations
The Cartesian Dualism named in honor of Rene Descartes espoused the idea that mind and body interact but are separate from each other.
meditations on first philosophy • rene descartes • existence of god • distinction of mind and body • six meditations
The Life of Rene Descartes
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is known for his Discourse on Method (1637) as well as numerous other philosophical, mathematical, and scientific meditations.
rene descartes • discourse on method • descartes • mathematician • scientist
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is known for his Discourse on Method (1637) as well as numerous other philosophical, mathematical, and scientific meditations.
rene descartes • discourse on method • descartes • mathematician • scientist
David Hume's Reply to Descartes
Descartes wanted to be absolutely sure of something that he couldn't doubt, so he said, "I think therefore I am." David Hume replied with a model to undo Descartes doubt.
rene descartes • david hume • epistemology • metaphysics • empiricism
Descartes wanted to be absolutely sure of something that he couldn't doubt, so he said, "I think therefore I am." David Hume replied with a model to undo Descartes doubt.
rene descartes • david hume • epistemology • metaphysics • empiricism
Descartes and the Concept of God
In the 17th century, philosopher Renee Descartes updated a classic St. Anselm argument for God with his own reflections on thought and existence.
descartes • anselm • thought • god • existence
In the 17th century, philosopher Renee Descartes updated a classic St. Anselm argument for God with his own reflections on thought and existence.
descartes • anselm • thought • god • existence
Descartes' Wax Argument
In his Second Meditation, Descartes tries to prove that physical things can only be known through an inspection of the mind and not through the senses or the imagination.
descartes • meditations • wax argument • knowledge of physical things • modern philosophy
In his Second Meditation, Descartes tries to prove that physical things can only be known through an inspection of the mind and not through the senses or the imagination.
descartes • meditations • wax argument • knowledge of physical things • modern philosophy
The Beliefs and Logic of Descartes and Plato
Like Bertrand Russell, Plato and Rene Descartes believed that people's perceptions of the world were flawed, because people cannot rely upon their own senses.
rene descartes • plato • bertrand russell • human nature • beliefs
Like Bertrand Russell, Plato and Rene Descartes believed that people's perceptions of the world were flawed, because people cannot rely upon their own senses.
rene descartes • plato • bertrand russell • human nature • beliefs
Interaction of Mind and Body by Rene Descartes
Descartes pointed out in his arguments that the mind is separate and distinct from the body. Another important point he forwarded is the mind and body interact.
rene descartes • cartesian dualism • immaterial mind • material body • mind and body interacts
Descartes pointed out in his arguments that the mind is separate and distinct from the body. Another important point he forwarded is the mind and body interact.
rene descartes • cartesian dualism • immaterial mind • material body • mind and body interacts
Philosophy of Nicolas Malebranche
Nutshell philosophy of French philosopher Nicolas Malebranche, that all causal power emanates from God.
philosophy of malebranche • malebranche occasionalism doctrine • malebranche the search after truth • malebranche french philosopher • malebranche and descartes
Nutshell philosophy of French philosopher Nicolas Malebranche, that all causal power emanates from God.
philosophy of malebranche • malebranche occasionalism doctrine • malebranche the search after truth • malebranche french philosopher • malebranche and descartes
Thinkers of the Enlightenment
French philosophers of the Enlightenment, including Montaigne, Descartes and Voltaire.
european enlightenment • early french enlightened thinkers • enlightened philosophers • descartes • voltaire
French philosophers of the Enlightenment, including Montaigne, Descartes and Voltaire.
european enlightenment • early french enlightened thinkers • enlightened philosophers • descartes • voltaire
What is Cartesian Dualism
Rene Descartes forwarded the idea that the mind and body are separate and distinct. The mind is capable of thinking while the body is not.
concept of dualism • ancient greece • ancient scriptures • physical body • basic premise
Rene Descartes forwarded the idea that the mind and body are separate and distinct. The mind is capable of thinking while the body is not.
concept of dualism • ancient greece • ancient scriptures • physical body • basic premise
OK, So They Got It Wrong!
Even geniuses get it wrong sometimes.
thales • pythagoras • anaxagoras • hippocrates • democritus
Even geniuses get it wrong sometimes.
thales • pythagoras • anaxagoras • hippocrates • democritus
AI: The Future of Computer Security?
Continuing along a theme from an earlier article, this one elaborates on the power of AI and how it may one day be a strong force in securing cyberspace.
digital • age • information • security • artifical
Continuing along a theme from an earlier article, this one elaborates on the power of AI and how it may one day be a strong force in securing cyberspace.
digital • age • information • security • artifical
Charles Sanders Peirce Philosophy
Philosophy of American great thinker Charles Sanders Peirce, best known for pragmaticism and his significant contributions to logic.
charles sanders peirce philosophy • brief biography charles s peirce • american philosopher peirce • peirce pragmaticism • peirce and henry
Philosophy of American great thinker Charles Sanders Peirce, best known for pragmaticism and his significant contributions to logic.
charles sanders peirce philosophy • brief biography charles s peirce • american philosopher peirce • peirce pragmaticism • peirce and henry
Edmund Husserl Philosophy
Insight into the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, that consciousness is directedness towards an object. He criticized psychologism.
edmund husserl • husserl philosophy • husserl phenomenology • husserl psychologism • husserl and heidegger
Insight into the philosophy of Edmund Husserl, that consciousness is directedness towards an object. He criticized psychologism.
edmund husserl • husserl philosophy • husserl phenomenology • husserl psychologism • husserl and heidegger
Is Language a Uniquely Human Activity?
Although most psychologists nowadays believe language to be unique to humans, others dispute the fact, claiming that there are no differences between animals and humans.
descartes • language acquisition • radical behaviorism • chomsky • computer programming
Although most psychologists nowadays believe language to be unique to humans, others dispute the fact, claiming that there are no differences between animals and humans.
descartes • language acquisition • radical behaviorism • chomsky • computer programming
Le Grand Antoine Arnauld
Work and philosophy of French Antoine Arnauld, famous for The Art of Thinking or The Logic. Leading intellectual of the Port-Royal.
antoine arnauld • antoine arnauld philosophy • arnauld and pascal • arnauld art of thinking • arnauld logic
Work and philosophy of French Antoine Arnauld, famous for The Art of Thinking or The Logic. Leading intellectual of the Port-Royal.
antoine arnauld • antoine arnauld philosophy • arnauld and pascal • arnauld art of thinking • arnauld logic
Leibniz: Philosophy and Theodicy
This article on the philosopher Leibniz provides a short summary of his life, including details of his birth, education and career.
gottfried wilhelm leibniz • university of leipzig • philosophy • descartes • pascal
This article on the philosopher Leibniz provides a short summary of his life, including details of his birth, education and career.
gottfried wilhelm leibniz • university of leipzig • philosophy • descartes • pascal
Philosophy of Benedict de Spinoza
Brief profile and philosophy of Dutch great thinker Baruch Benedict De Spinoza, best-known as the 17th century great rationalist.
benedict de spinoza • philosophy of baruch spinoza • baruch spinoza • spinoza the ethics • spinoza theological-political treatise
Brief profile and philosophy of Dutch great thinker Baruch Benedict De Spinoza, best-known as the 17th century great rationalist.
benedict de spinoza • philosophy of baruch spinoza • baruch spinoza • spinoza the ethics • spinoza theological-political treatise
Quotes and Sayings from Great Philosophers
Short quotes on life, hope, and other human interests, from the best works of great philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Bertrand Russell.
quotes • short quotes • quotes from philosophers • great quotes from great thinkers • aristotle quotes
Short quotes on life, hope, and other human interests, from the best works of great philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Bertrand Russell.
quotes • short quotes • quotes from philosophers • great quotes from great thinkers • aristotle quotes
The Foundations of Modern Science
Between about 1550 and 1700, knowledge and understanding of the sciences underwent colossal upheavals as ideas sanctioned by the Christian Church were challenged
science • astronomy • physics • mathematics • church
Between about 1550 and 1700, knowledge and understanding of the sciences underwent colossal upheavals as ideas sanctioned by the Christian Church were challenged
science • astronomy • physics • mathematics • church
Memetic Journalism, Part One
This article is the first in a continuation series on the topic of Memes. It adds to the elements of Memeology toward analysis of Memetic Journalism. Part one consists of a basic re-introduction to Memes including some more recent theories and part two delivers ideas regarding the Memetic effects of Journalism.
classic reductionism • memes • journalism • book proposal writing • query critiques
This article is the first in a continuation series on the topic of Memes. It adds to the elements of Memeology toward analysis of Memetic Journalism. Part one consists of a basic re-introduction to Memes including some more recent theories and part two delivers ideas regarding the Memetic effects of Journalism.
classic reductionism • memes • journalism • book proposal writing • query critiques
Pascal's Wager versus the Cartesian Model
Pascal was an important figure in mathematics, probability theory and philosophy. His ideas differed from the current thought of his times influencing existentialism.
method of radical doubt • pascal and existentialist philosophy • difference between descartes and pascal • philosophers during scientific revolution • reasons for religious faith
Pascal was an important figure in mathematics, probability theory and philosophy. His ideas differed from the current thought of his times influencing existentialism.
method of radical doubt • pascal and existentialist philosophy • difference between descartes and pascal • philosophers during scientific revolution • reasons for religious faith
Getting Motivated to Write a Book
Here's how to stay on top of major writing projects before the inspiration and excitement die out.
writing a book • writers inspiration • writers motivation • how to accomplish writing goals • tips on writing a book
Here's how to stay on top of major writing projects before the inspiration and excitement die out.
writing a book • writers inspiration • writers motivation • how to accomplish writing goals • tips on writing a book
How to Write a Philosophy Paper for Undergrads
Philosophy papers can be challenging and hard to write, but these tips for writing a philosophy paper at the college level will help young philosophers get a great grade!
how to write a philosophy paper • philosophy paper writing • philosophy paper assignment • college level writing • college level philosophy paper
Philosophy papers can be challenging and hard to write, but these tips for writing a philosophy paper at the college level will help young philosophers get a great grade!
how to write a philosophy paper • philosophy paper writing • philosophy paper assignment • college level writing • college level philosophy paper
So, Jean-Paul Sartre walks into a cafe...
A short Internet guide to that esosteric philosophical sub-specialty, philosophy humor.
philosophical humor • web sites • websites
A short Internet guide to that esosteric philosophical sub-specialty, philosophy humor.
philosophical humor • web sites • websites
Discordian Law of Fives
Number five is linked to everything in the Universe, according to the numerology of the Discordian religion. Being a tenet of a chaos religion does make one wonder.
law of fives • discordian laws • silly occult principles • twenty-three • 23 skidoo
Number five is linked to everything in the Universe, according to the numerology of the Discordian religion. Being a tenet of a chaos religion does make one wonder.
law of fives • discordian laws • silly occult principles • twenty-three • 23 skidoo
Thomas Hobbes and His Philosophy
Philosophy of English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, noted for his concept of materialism and social contract theory projected in Leviathan. He also wrote De Cive.
thomas hobbes • thomas hobbes philosophy • hobbes leviathan • hobbes materialism • hobbes de cive
Philosophy of English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, noted for his concept of materialism and social contract theory projected in Leviathan. He also wrote De Cive.
thomas hobbes • thomas hobbes philosophy • hobbes leviathan • hobbes materialism • hobbes de cive
Frederick W. Schelling Philosophy
Philosophy and brief biography of Frederick Wilhelm Schelling, German philosopher and educator of Idealism School. Contemporary of Hegel.
schelling philosophy • frederick schelling biography • schelling transcendental idealism • schelling and german idealism • schelling and hegel
Philosophy and brief biography of Frederick Wilhelm Schelling, German philosopher and educator of Idealism School. Contemporary of Hegel.
schelling philosophy • frederick schelling biography • schelling transcendental idealism • schelling and german idealism • schelling and hegel
Isaac Newton, Scientist
Brief biography of Sir Isaac Newton, considered the greatest scientist of all time, famous for "Principia," discovery of gravity, laws of motion, mathematics of calculus.
isaac newton scientist • isaac newton biography • newton works • newton principia mathematica • newton laws of gravity
Brief biography of Sir Isaac Newton, considered the greatest scientist of all time, famous for "Principia," discovery of gravity, laws of motion, mathematics of calculus.
isaac newton scientist • isaac newton biography • newton works • newton principia mathematica • newton laws of gravity
John Locke Philosophy
Philosophy of John Locke, 17th century thinker famous for his Essay Concerning Human Understanding.
john locke philosophy • locke british empiricist • locke english philosopher • essay concerning human understanding • locke philosophical works
Philosophy of John Locke, 17th century thinker famous for his Essay Concerning Human Understanding.
john locke philosophy • locke british empiricist • locke english philosopher • essay concerning human understanding • locke philosophical works
Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Orator
Brief biography of Cicero, Roman philosopher, orator, and Hellenistic scholar, best known for his orations, letters and rhetorics.
cicero • cicero orator • cicero academica • cicero philosophy • marcus tullius cicero
Brief biography of Cicero, Roman philosopher, orator, and Hellenistic scholar, best known for his orations, letters and rhetorics.
cicero • cicero orator • cicero academica • cicero philosophy • marcus tullius cicero
Samuel Beckett's Postmodern Literature
Irishman Samuel Beckett is one of the most celebrated and at the same time bewildering authors of the twentieth century.
writer samuel beckett • samuel beckett’s literature • reading samuel beckett • understanding samuel beckett • meaning of samuel beckett’s molloy
Irishman Samuel Beckett is one of the most celebrated and at the same time bewildering authors of the twentieth century.
writer samuel beckett • samuel beckett’s literature • reading samuel beckett • understanding samuel beckett • meaning of samuel beckett’s molloy
3 Steps to Financial Success
1. Asset Allocation 2. Implementation 3. Monitoring Your Portfolio
asset allocation • implementation • monitoring your portfolio • rande • spiegelman
1. Asset Allocation 2. Implementation 3. Monitoring Your Portfolio
asset allocation • implementation • monitoring your portfolio • rande • spiegelman
(Re)presenting Mimesis – sisemiM gnitneserp(eR)
A Re-evaluation of mimesis in terms of contempory hypertext fiction. How does the theory of mimesis change when it encounters hypertextual fictions?
feminist • postmodern • hypertext • hyperfiction • judy malloy
A Re-evaluation of mimesis in terms of contempory hypertext fiction. How does the theory of mimesis change when it encounters hypertextual fictions?
feminist • postmodern • hypertext • hyperfiction • judy malloy
AUTODIDACTS AND GREAT BOOKS
Brief review of "The Day I Became an Autodidact," and starting on a reading tour of Great Books.
great books • autodidact • book review • classics
Brief review of "The Day I Became an Autodidact," and starting on a reading tour of Great Books.
great books • autodidact • book review • classics
Buddhist Humor
A Buddhist Humor sampler
buddhism • humor • parables • jokes • buddhist humor websites
A Buddhist Humor sampler
buddhism • humor • parables • jokes • buddhist humor websites
The Roots of Psychology
The first psychology lab was established in the late 1800's, but interest in the human mind began much earlier than that.
psychology • history • philosophy • wilhelm wundt • academics
The first psychology lab was established in the late 1800's, but interest in the human mind began much earlier than that.
psychology • history • philosophy • wilhelm wundt • academics
Catholic Scientists
Despite the inconsistencies between their work or lifestyles and the traditional Catholic beliefs, these artists, authors and scientists are all Catholic.
catholic scientists • catholic pioneers • catholic authors • catholic writers • catholic painters
Despite the inconsistencies between their work or lifestyles and the traditional Catholic beliefs, these artists, authors and scientists are all Catholic.
catholic scientists • catholic pioneers • catholic authors • catholic writers • catholic painters
Is There Such a Thing as Absolute Truth?
Are morals relative and where would you draw the line?
is there absolute truth • bible rules relativism • rules draw line • rene think am • doubt your existence
Are morals relative and where would you draw the line?
is there absolute truth • bible rules relativism • rules draw line • rene think am • doubt your existence
Killing the Binary: Deconstruction in the 21st Century
An examination of the Deconstructionist school of thought, giving it's relevance to modern times.
deconstruction • derrida • literary theory • world events • logo centrism
An examination of the Deconstructionist school of thought, giving it's relevance to modern times.
deconstruction • derrida • literary theory • world events • logo centrism
Melatonin in Autoimmune Disease
The hormone melatonin promotes sleep and enhances immune function. Despite these benefits, until studies are complete, it should be used cautiously in autoimmune diseases
melatonin • autoimmune diseases • circadian rhythms • cytokines • sarcoidosis
The hormone melatonin promotes sleep and enhances immune function. Despite these benefits, until studies are complete, it should be used cautiously in autoimmune diseases
melatonin • autoimmune diseases • circadian rhythms • cytokines • sarcoidosis
Mental Fitness
To become totlaly healthy beings we cannot stop at the physical boundaries of the body; we must consider the mind, emotions and energy body as well.
mental fitness • alzheimer and parkinson’s disease • mental exercises • mental health • physical exercise
To become totlaly healthy beings we cannot stop at the physical boundaries of the body; we must consider the mind, emotions and energy body as well.
mental fitness • alzheimer and parkinson’s disease • mental exercises • mental health • physical exercise
NBA Legend: Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan played college basketball for UNC Chapel Hill and then went on to win six NBA Titles with the Chicago Bulls.
nba legend • michael jordan • life • career • nba superstar
Michael Jordan played college basketball for UNC Chapel Hill and then went on to win six NBA Titles with the Chicago Bulls.
nba legend • michael jordan • life • career • nba superstar
Richard Dawkins' Spectrum of God Probability
In his book ,The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins determines a scale for mankind's belief in the probability of the existence of god.
richard dawkins • the god delusion • atheism • agnosticism • christianity
In his book ,The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins determines a scale for mankind's belief in the probability of the existence of god.
richard dawkins • the god delusion • atheism • agnosticism • christianity
The Eighteenth Century Philosophes
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method
The Life and Works of Il Guercino
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591-1666) was an Italian painter who was known as "Il Guercino" ("The Squinting One") because he was cross-eyed.
il guercino • giovanni francesco barbieri • the burial of saint petronilla • italian painter • the squinting one
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591-1666) was an Italian painter who was known as "Il Guercino" ("The Squinting One") because he was cross-eyed.
il guercino • giovanni francesco barbieri • the burial of saint petronilla • italian painter • the squinting one
The Life of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist who wrote many great works including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations.
charles dickens • english novelist • portsmouth • hampshire • england
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist who wrote many great works including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations.
charles dickens • english novelist • portsmouth • hampshire • england
The Power of Your Thoughts
The movement to manifest abundance is sweeping the western world. It is founded on the premise that we are co-creators of our life experience.
creating abundance • positive thinking • change your thoughts • change your perception of life • practice gratitude
The movement to manifest abundance is sweeping the western world. It is founded on the premise that we are co-creators of our life experience.
creating abundance • positive thinking • change your thoughts • change your perception of life • practice gratitude
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