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Intro to Formal Philosophy
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Module 5
Medieval and Early Modern Rationalism
1
Realism vs. Nominalism: The Problem of Universals
Explain the problem of universals as debated by realists and nominalists in medieval philosophy.
2
Aquinas's Cosmological Argument
Reconstruct Aquinas's cosmological argument for the existence of God.
3
Descartes' Method of Doubt and the Cogito
Analyze Descartes' method of doubt and the cogito argument.
4
Cartesian Dualism and the Mind-Body Problem
Explain the mind-body problem as it arises from Cartesian substance dualism.
5
Descartes' vs. Anselm's Ontological Arguments
Reconstruct Descartes' ontological argument and compare it to Anselm's version.
6
Spinoza's Metaphysics: Substance, Attributes, and God or Nature
Explain Spinoza's metaphysical system, including his concepts of substance, attributes, and 'God or Nature' (Deus sive Natura).
7
Leibniz's Monads and Pre-Established Harmony
Explain Leibniz's doctrine of monads and pre-established harmony.
8
Leibniz's Principle of Sufficient Reason
Explain Leibniz's principle of sufficient reason and its metaphysical implications.
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Ancient Philosophy: From Cosmos to Polis
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Empiricism and the Kantian Synthesis