Rene Decartes

Question 1

Three main influences (Descartes)

Answer 1

1. Reforming rationalism
2. Mechanistic worldview
3. Dualism

Question 2

Rationalism (Descartes)

Answer 2

• sceptical traditions, believed that reason-> knowledge
• from his existence he deducted the existence of the creator
• only way: deductions from evident truth
• no facts only truths

Question 3

Mechanistic worldview (Descartes)

Answer 3

• whole world is controlled by deterministic, mechanic and mathematical rules (supported by newton)
• describes functioning of the body mechanically
• outdated
• animals as automatic and lack selfconsciousness (no language as proof)

Question 4

Dualism

Answer 4

• the dualism of the physical and non physical body
  Opposites
• thinking - perception
• innate ideas - experience
  Generic truths - relativism