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What influences did Descartes have on 18th and 19th century philosophy?
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Descartes' questioning of what it means to be human, how we can escape solipsm, explain the self and believe in God had a large effect because it caused many following philosophers to consider the same issue. For example the philosoper Hume came up with many criticisms of Descartes, namely what exactly is 'I' in 'I think therefore I am.'
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What is the time frame of the enlightenment period?
the 18th century. (Newton, Descartes, Hobbes, and Locke.)
How did descartes affect the 18th and 19th century?
How did descartes affect the 18th and 19th century?"Descartes is often regarded as the first thinker to provide a philosophical framework for the natural sciences as these began to develop. Most famously, this is known as ( "I think, therefore I am"). "The simple meaning of the phrase is that if one is skeptical of existence, that is in and of itself proof that he does exist."
What does age of enlightenment refer to?
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How is the eighteenth century faith in reason reflected in the Declaration?
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Which development was influenced by the enlightenment?
18th century political revolutions in Europe and the Americas
What is the time frame of the enlightenment period?
the 18th century. (Newton, Descartes, Hobbes, and Locke.)
How did descartes affect the 18th and 19th century?
How did descartes affect the 18th and 19th century?"Descartes is often regarded as the first thinker to provide a philosophical framework for the natural sciences as these began to develop. Most famously, this is known as ( "I think, therefore I am"). "The simple meaning of the phrase is that if one is skeptical of existence, that is in and of itself proof that he does exist."
Which aspect of US government was most influenced by 18th century enlightenment philosophy?
separation of powers
Which aspect of the US government was most influenced by 18th century enlightenment philosophy?
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What has the author A Wolf written?
A. Wolf has written: 'The philosophy of Nietzsche' 'A history of science, technology, and philosophy in the 18th century' -- subject(s): History, Science, Philosophy, Eighteenth century, Industrial arts, Technology 'Essentials of scientific method' -- subject(s): Science, Methodology
What is 18th century?
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What would be the years for the 18th century?
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Where melodrama started?
in the 18th century i think
Did they have can foods in the 18th century?
There were NO canned foods available in the 18th century.
