Descartes' 'Ghost In The Machine':
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What, exactly, are the body, mind and spirit? Are they distinct? Is the mind relegated to the physical manifestation of gray matter and where is the spirit located? Four hundred years ago Descartes was pondering the mind. The question of where the mind was located led him to what has become known as Cartesian Dualism. This 5 page paper explores the life of Descartes, his theory of dualism and it's applicability to today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KTghosts.wps

Descartes' Cartesian Circle
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A 10 page paper that describes the basis for Descartes Cartesian Circle, and then presents the perspectives of two recognized theorists, who challenge the applicability of Descartes mathematical processes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cartesia.wps

Descartes' First Meditation / Dream Doubt
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the premise of dream doubt as presented by Descartes in his 'Meditation I' and suggests why arguments using examples citing perception are not effective retorts to Descartes premise. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Descdoub.wps

Descartes' First Three Meditations and Human Knowledge
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A 6 page analysis paper on how man can know anything in reality and what if life is all a dream. The writer details Descartes' philosophy of knowledge with particular emphasis on principles described in the first three meditations. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Descknow.wps

Descartes' First Two Meditations
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A 5 page analytical discussion of Descartes' first two meditations. No Bibliography.
Filename: Descarte.wps

Descartes' Meditation #2
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The Second Meditation of the First Philosophy by Rene Descartes concerns itself with the defense of the thesis: 'I am, I exist'. This 5 page paper asserts that what begins as a simple statement: I am, I exist' is, in fact, an intricate and complex argument for moral belief. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KTmedtat.wps

Descartes' Meditation on Knowledge
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A 2 page essay on this Meditation, with particular emphasis on Descartes' method of doubt. No Bibliography.
Filename: Descart3.wps

Descartes' Meditations / All
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A 6 page essay summarizing the important points of this major work in philosophy. The writer covers each of the meditations plus preface, explaining their relationship to one another and tracing the arguments presented. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Medit.wps

Descartes' Meditations / Modern Aspects Of Discourse
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A 9 page analysis of Descartes' Discourse and Meditations in regards to how they relate to the modern world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Descar.wps

Descartes' Meditations / Senses
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This 5 page research paper examines French philosopher Rene Descartes assessment on the reliability of sensory perceptions and whether or not the senses can be trusted. Specifically discussed are Descartes' deductive reasoning as it appears in his Meditations on First Philosophy, and an evaluation of his argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Sensean.wps

Descartes' Meditations / The Mind Is More Easily Known Than The Body
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A 4 page essay discussing Rene Descartes 'Meditations' and his assertion that the mind is more easily known than the body. The 'wax example' is also briefly discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Descmind.wps

Descartes' Meditations On First Philosophy
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A 5 page essay explaining Descartes philosophy and why it was so revolutionary.
Filename: Descartes.doc

Descartes's Dreaming Argument
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This 5 page paper explores this early philosopher's dreaming argument which questions how one knows whether they are dreaming or awake. The scope of that argument, and how it applies to life in general, is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA007Des.rtf

Descartes, Skeptical Challenge, an Argument
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In 5 pages, the author presents Descartes' skeptical challenge in the form of an argument using 'Descartes Meditation.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PCdes.doc

Freeing the Mind’ As Revealed in René Descartes’ (6) Meditations on the First Philosophy
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A 5 page paper which examines French philosopher René Descartes’ systematic methods of freeing the mind to recognize ‘true’ knowledge as outlined in his treatise, 'Meditations on the First Philosophy.'
Filename: TGrenmed.rtf

O.K. Bouwsma/ Descartes' Evil Genius
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A 5 page analysis of O.K. Bouwsma's essay 'Descartes' Evil Genius' and on Descartes' 'Meditations.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99bodes.rtf

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