René Descartes

philosophies surrounding the concept of the soul while later chapters have sought to reconcile recent discoveries in neuroscience with common theory. Within these chapters the authors presented a “physicalist” understanding of the soul, contrary to Descartes’ dualist view of the brain/soul. Though neuroscience research has not declaratively disproved the dualistic theory of brain/mind, chapter 8 explores the implications of alternative brain/soul views. Neuroscientists seem to be in agreement…

“One 's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.” Wise words spoken by Eleanor Roosevelt, furthermore validating how philosophy and/or religion can dictate one’s life, and can also play a part in decision making. The Canadian crime show, Flashpoint has been said to give new meaning to what one has grown used to in most crime shows nowadays. With that said, this show has a different angle on…

According to Descartes the natural world is based on the existence of a benevolent God; Descartes’ argument discusses the natural world by using doubt, which then hones into the works of mind and body dualism. In comparison to Descartes view of the natural world, Spinoza’s work is solely based upon one ‘Universal Substance’ which is otherwise known as ‘Nature’ or ‘God’. This substance is also regarded to hold all attributes and essences in the whole world, thus making it infinite. I argue that…

René Descartes was a French philosopher born in 1596. He is often thought of the “Father of Modern Philosophy”. He is also recognized for his work in mathematics, and sciences, where he created a universal method of deductive reasoning. Although he is known for all of theses, his primary field of study was in Philosophy. His most famous quote is “I think, therefore I am” (first written in French “Je pense, donc je suis”). From this quote he developed his reasoning for the existence of God.…

The problem addressed in the module two discussion was whether the world was a harsh, cruel place, or is it a friendly, meaningful place? It also asked if people were naturally selfish and insensitive, or selfless and caring? It posed the question of whether civilization corrupts human nature, and if it is so civilized, why do we need rules, regulations, and enforcers of them? In a nutshell, is the world a dangerous place, are we naturally driven by self-interests, is civilization bad, and why…

There are many different ways of perceiving the world, hence; I consider myself a dualist. In particular, I truly regard myself falling best under the category of substance dualism. Substance dualism is identified by Rene Descartes assertion on the mental and physical state being constituted of separate substances. (29) In addition, substance dualism is described as the mind which helps to articulates thoughts which then lead into actions. In spite of that, a physical object…

Rene Descartes published his Meditations back in 1641, eight years after Galileo discovered that the Earth was not the center of the universe but, in fact, the sun was the center. This shook many people’s ideologies on what they knew on religion, their senses, and what it meant to gain knowledge. While Rene Descartes is very well known for his Cogito erg Sum ( I think therefore I am), he also came up with a theory of Substance Dualism. Substance Dualism is Rene Descartes way of explaining the…

Heidegger sought to radicalize the traditional understanding of what it means to be human and the transform the ‘common sense’ approach held by the tradition by reawakening the question of the meaning of being; however, he arrived too early. Even though his unfinished edifice was successfully nailed on the door of Cartesian tradition long ago; the discussion fell, and is still falling, upon deaf ears. This split with the tradition led him to a disagreement with his old master Edmund Husserl…

How does this music make you feel? What do you think of the music being played? What is your mind telling you? What is your heart telling you? These questions are some of the most frequently asked questions in not only the music world, but also in the world itself. Such questions categorize your emotions, identity, and aesthetics into two categories: how you mentally and emotionally interact towards one thing or the other. Such inquiries demonstrate the separate complexities of the mind and the…

Part One: Area of Philosophy In the event of the terrible accident on Hooper avenue, the doctors have done medical magic to save the person who was killed by the cement truck by transplanting their brain into the person of the opposite gender who had a stroke upon witnessing this event. While the mere act of even doing this type of transplant would fall under the philosophy branch of ethics, what we are talking about today my friends is what the result of this transplant and how would this…