Cartesian method bases its foundation on metaphysics and epistemological thinking. Their idea of knowledge was derived through reasons of innate ideas. This goes against the traditional beliefs of empiricism (all concepts originate with experience) that was established by Aristotle. Cartesians created probabilistic scientific concepts by observing and experimenting. However, they did not rely on the uncertainty in science since their beliefs of God were powerful. Their religious beliefs were that God was the ultimate authority on what was true, false or contradicting the truth. Human intelligence went only as far as to what God chose to reveal regarding his and human existence.
Descartes examined the Cartesian method and claimed that knowledge…show more content… Self-conscious thinking was considered the essences of the mind. We acquire knowledge by meditating on innate ideas of God, mind, and matter. The theory of dualism of mind and matter presents a problem regarding knowledge and interaction. Since mind and matter are very different, the body triggers the mind to have sensible ideas.
Descartes theory is connected to mathematics. He established an analytic system of problem solving such as geometric and algebraic problem solving. He discusses this in his Discourse on Method, which is an extension of an analytic mathematical system.
Descartes believed the material universe is made up of the subtle matter of space and the denser matter of bodies controlled by motion that is conveyed and preserved by God. God is the main reason for the existence of the material universe, the laws of nature, physical methods, and the movements/interactions of bodies. Descartes believed that the soul and mind existed the same as God outside of deterministic nature. Therefore, the body is connected to nature itself and that the mind has the ability to control the body’s…show more content… However it was not in the Western approach. Hume was viewed as a psychological dualistic empiricist and believed that all knowledge comes from our senses, therefore, viewed it differently from Descartes who believed that it did not come from all the senses. They both started out as skeptics. However, Descartes doubted everything although differently than Hume. Hume believed that we understand where the idea comes from the nature. By this he developed the basic empiricist doctrine “All ideas come from antecedent impressions.” However, Hume was a psychological inventory basing his foundation on metaphysics. He believed that perception was based off of knowledge this consisted of: concepts, impressions and ideas. Impressions are made up of reflections (recollecting memories through past experience) and sensations (direct contact with physical object through touch, hearing, sight, etc.). An experience can cause an original impression that the mind takes stores it for the next time a situation arises and recalls the memory impression. It is viewed as being real and forceful than an idea. Attitudes, desires, and aversions fall into this same category. However, ideas are viewed as a weaker image of an impression. For example, if you look at something than close your eyes you have a vivid picture in your mind it is a copy of the
