Philosophy

Philosophy questions
Question 1: compare and contrast the Cartesian subject and the pragmatic subject with respect to language, knowledge, mind-body and ethics
Question 2: Compare and contrast the Plato and Descartes arguments concerning the relationship between body and mind/soul
Question 3: How did Platonic philosophy represent a ‘way of life?’. What role did the academy play in Plato’s philosophy?

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Question 1:
The Cartesian subject and pragmatic subjects are philosophical concepts developed by Descartes and Pierce and they both have different views regarding ethics, mind-body, knowledge, and language. The Cartesian view, developed by Descartes, views knowledge as rational; people develop knowledge from reason and innate ideas they form in their minds.

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