Descartes, Locke, Hume, and Kant

For each of the following philosophers (Descartes, Locke, Hume, and Kant), answer the following questions in a manner that clearly distinguishes their theories of knowledge from each other.(a) What is the source/origin of our knowledge of the external world? (b) To...

Hume

Hume thinks that sentiment is extremely important in considering our motivation for moral action – please give a short explanation of the role that it plays for him, giving a specific example as to how we might be motivated in the way he says. How does this tie into...

Hume, Kant, & Mill

How did Kant’s theory of knowledge solve some of the disputes between rationalism and empiricism in the 1600’s and 1700’s? (You can also include Plato as a rationalist and Aristotle as an empiricist, if you want.) Sample Solution