the Body”‚ Descartes tasked himself with using philosophical reasoning in determining truths of the universe and of his own being. Motivated to justify that which he has held to be true‚ and to use those truths to find answers for questions that he poses both of the truths themselves and of his own existence‚ Descartes became suspicious of even the most basic elements of himself. Therefore‚ he needed to explore one innate form that he could be absolutely sure of: his own mind. Descartes closes the
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(c9310060) Septyanita (c9310071) The advantage and disadvantage of using cellphone for kids Do you know where your kids are? For many parents the answer is a resounding yes; they always know where their kids are. Cell phones have changed family life in many ways. They provide parents with peace of mind‚ and they’re great in emergencies. But cellphones also have some disadvantages‚such as kids use cellphone to do lots things without parents’ knowledge and cellphone offers oppotunities for underisable
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In Meditation Six‚ Descartes argues the difference between substance of mind and matter. He points to distinct ideas for the inseparable essence of mind and sensation with its mistakenly confusing ideas‚ to a divisible body. This diminishes the human experience to that of maneuvered body haunted by some ineffable entity. The split between mind and body as separate entities lies within Descartes characterization of material and immaterial substances. The mind is an immaterial substance which thinks
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What are the main theoretical and political differences between first’ and second’ wave feminism Feminism is both an intellectual commitment and a political movement that seeks justice for women and the end of sexism in all forms. However‚ there are many different kinds of feminism. So some have found it useful to think of the women’s movement in the US as occurring in "waves" . On the wave model‚ the struggle to achieve basic political rights during the period from the mid-19th century until the
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In the First Meditation‚ Descartes goes into depth on reflecting about the number of falsehoods and deceptions that he’s fallen for during his lifetime. This causes him to question everything that he has perceived as true or real‚ even something as concrete as the senses. It’s here where he attempts to deconstruct all the perceived notions and build a new foundation based on absolute truths‚ things that cannot be doubted. However‚ the most polarizing topic‚ and the one that I shall be arguing for
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contact with each other. They can be devices that give us more convenient‚ but cause us some trouble. For these reasons‚ we need to point out the mobile phones offer both advantages and disadvantages. To begin with the advantages‚ mobile phones are placing an important part in our life because of its convenience in communicating and relaxing. Today‚ mobile phones have become popular for everyone‚ so you can use them to communicate with your family or your friend no matter where you are. For example‚ when
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What is the difference between Data‚ Information and Knowledge? Data‚ information and knowledge are often referred to and used to represent the same thing. However‚ each term has its own meaning. By defining what data‚ information and knowledge mean individually‚ a greater understanding can be reached. It is also important to look at how they interact with each other. Knowledge‚ by definition‚ is the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. It is the acquisition of information through
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Flanders September 15‚ 2014 The Divisibility of the Mind In his sixth Meditation‚ Descartes makes an argument that the mind and body are not a single entity. Instead‚ he believes that there is a clear distinction between those two concepts‚ partly due to the unequal ability to divide each into more basic components. This leads Descartes to the conclusion that mind and body exist separately as two parts in a duality. Descartes describes how the mind is simply a thing that can think. There are no separate
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(transmit) and receive data‚ instructions‚ and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers Advantages - Speed : When data‚ instructions‚ and information flow along electronic circuits in a computer‚ they travel at incredibly fast speeds. Many computer process billions or trillions of operations in a single second. - Reliability : The electronic components in modern computers are dependable and reliable because they rarely
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Explain the main differences between absolute and relative morality (25 marks). Absolute morality is morality with fixed rules. An absolutist argues that moral actions are right or wrong in themselves – regardless of circumstances‚ cultures or intention. They believe in ethical absolutes – rigid moral rules true for all time in all places and situations; they are facts – morality is objective. Most absolutists follow a set of rules that they view as universal truth – a religious person may see their
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