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Descartes was motivated to show that the vast majority of our common-sense and theological beliefs were justified, and constructed his rational fundamentalism to demonstrate this. 

Descarte's Method of Doubt (Skeptic Method)is a bone of contention in Western world.

He uses method of doubt to reach to his conclusion of God,Body and Mind.This method was used as he does not want any element to remain undoubted and he pursues it rigorously and rigidly on every concept present in this universe.

          Descarte is the founder of skepticism but he is not skeptic, because he uses this method as an integral part of his philosophy  and not intuitively such as Hume turned to.

Descartes was a rationalist: He believed that at least some synthetic... Continue reading "Concept of education" »

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1. How Augustine understands the relationship between faith and reason?
The reason itself is not enough for alkane enough to reach the truth, because by nature is limited, weak and imperfect. Reason must submit to the faith. 2. What makes St. Augustine with Plato's philosophy? Explain. Theory of Knowledge. Adaptation of Plato to Christianity. Man must seek the truth in the outside, because the sensitivity is too unstable. Only in the interiority of the soul will find the sage wisdom. 3. What historical event promotes historical reflection of St. Augustine?
A) The two cities in a work of St. Augustine which was first carried out a philosophy of history. From 410, the pagans to Christianity accused of being responsible for the ruin of the... Continue reading "Medieval philosophy as a confluence of faith and reason" »

Jean Jacques Rousseau

1. Historical Context

It occurs in eighteenth century France, with the confrontation between the bourgeoisie and nobility that will lead to the French Revolution. Picture emerges as a movement to liberation and human happiness as a liberation movement to human happiness and progress through reason.

The reason is the instrument that enables human societies to adapt to the natural laws thus opening the field for searching and researching new social and cultural laws. The philosophy of research into new social and cultural laws. Rousseau's philosophy is that social order must be in accordance with the laws of nature.

2. Framework Sociocultural

Will come determined, in the field of arts and literature, the emergence of big names... Continue reading "Jean Jacques Rousseau: Enlightenment Philosopher and Social Reformer" »

Moral Responsibility

Moral responsibility is derived from the commitment that an individual acquires moral obligations. Etymologically, it means the need to respond. The individual is left alone to be responsible and deal with everything that comes in life. There is a human need to respond to people and the environment. This need involves a unity linked to the freedom to do the right thing. The moral subject is more or less responsible. Coercion, if legitimate, is another defense to liability. Moral responsibility indicates moral progress in individuals and groups. Autonomy and Moral Heteronomy are related to everything said here. On the one hand, humans regulate some of their behaviors. Furthermore, they are free, rational, and conscientious

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