Category: Meditation
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Philosophy: Descartes’ Meditation I
Table of Contents Introduction Summary Critical Evaluation Conclusion Introduction Reading Descartes’ Meditation may be difficult because of the impossibility of finding out the truth and staying consistent. The intention of the author to clarify the things to doubt is a complex work with many perspectives. In this paper, the analysis of Descartes’ Meditation 1 is…
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Descartes’ Meditation II: Reading Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Summary Critical Evaluation Conclusion Introduction After reading the first part of Descartes’ Meditation, it was interesting to learn other thoughts about the chosen topic. His Meditation 2 about the human mind and the body seems to be a logical continuation of the discussion. The goal of the chapter is to understand…
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Gifford-May on “Deep States” of Meditation Review
Meditation is a process concerning the condition of the person’s soul when his or her mind does not take part in the process. Meditation aims to relax, to forget all problems, and to try to look inside oneself. The process of meditation is rather long and complicated, as it may be difficult for people to…
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The Power of Meditation
In most cases, it happens that we may not realize who we are. This results from the over-involvement with too much activity in work or studies, which denies us the time to reflect on whom we are or discover our inner self. As Holecek explained, the experience whenever we over-utilize our energies without pausing to…
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Descartes’ Philosophical Ideas from the Meditations on the First Philosophy
Table of Contents Summary Human mind is more known than body The existence of the God Conclusion References Summary Rene Descartes is a French philosopher and scientist with a complicated life situation and tough childhood. However, Rene was not doomed to the difficult life of the late sixteenth century Rene Descartes – the most important…
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Meditation in American Prisons from 1981 to 2004
Buddhist philosophy is a thought process that can be easily applicable in the die-hard competition of the Modern era. It can bring solace to the human mind once applied correctly. Buddhism has an often-overlapping quest for the ultimate end in life- Enlightenment. The concept of enlightenment in Buddhism is called Nirvana, a Sanskrit word that…
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Meditations First & Second by René Descartes
In the First Meditation, Descartes expresses his intention to break the foundation of falsehoods that he had accepted as true since childhood. He begins by stating that everything he has accepted to be true is acquired from or through his senses. The first belief that seems unlikely to be doubted is his having his own…
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Meditation and Mindfulness Reducing Recidivism Rates
Table of Contents Introduction Reducing Recidivism Rates Conclusion References Introduction Reducing recidivism rates in prisons can be achieved by adopting alternative rehabilitation and treatment methods, such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. However, the effectiveness of these approaches remains dubious without thorough consideration. At present, it is clear that the specified solutions correspond to the definition…
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Skepticism in Descartes’ Meditations
Rene Descartes was a famous philosopher from the era of Enlightenment who has made some relevant points today. Throughout his life, he has challenged the views he was taught and one’s perception of the world. This made the philosopher one of the most influential figures in skepticism and rationalism. The following essay will defend the…
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“Cartesian Meditation” Book by Edmund Husserl
Husserl presents an excellent introduction to phenomenology and develops a new approach to looking at reality, and this is one way the book advanced my theoretical knowledge. Husserl meditations depict a huge influence of Leibniz’ Modadology because the Cartesian ego attains conversion into the monad (Husserl 68). Hence, this brings about an immediacy that exceeds…