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Philosophy Essays

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Idealism and Realism, The Philosophies of Two Great Men Philosophy Essay
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Mandela understands that a court of law is more a finder of fact than the truth because truth can be obscured by the emotions of idealism.  That while it is idealism, perhaps, that compels certain actions, it is nonetheless a court, a finder of fact, whose task it is to sift the idealistic “truth” from fact and act according to the facts. 
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Monists: Melissus and Anaximander Philosophy Coursework
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It is easy to see Melissus and Anaximander as monists in their own right but there are subtle differences between the two as there are differences between the approaches taken to the idea of monism. In my own opinion, between the two, the approach taken by Anaximander is closer to a logical notion since Melissus denies the presence of a void.
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What Does St Thomas Mean When He Claims that Law Is Something Pertaining to Reason Philosophy Essay
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Thus, by submitting a part of our will to this common authority in the form of the laws that govern the state and abides us, we bargain for peace and happiness for ourselves. Thus, the basic notion of formulating laws arises out of the rationale of man—of the common good. It is out of the reasoning and thinking man that laws take birth in the world
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Edmund Husserl and his Concepts of Perception Philosophy Literature review
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In the late 1800s, a philosopher and mathematician by the name of Edward Husserl (1859-1938) developed a philosophical approach known today as Phenomenology, which re-introduced the concept of subjectivity into the consideration of individual development. Husserl felt it would be especially useful as an initial inquiry to identify the major objectives of further study.
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The Statement and Limitations of the Reasoning Philosophy Essay
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This essay demonstrates that Descartes’ methodical doubt is a means of filtering out all the propositions that one logically can doubt in order to find the propositions that are logically beyond doubt, and these propositions can be used as premises in the deductive system. for Descartes, methodical doubt has definite presuppositions.
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Influence of Ideas of the Enlightenment philosophes Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers Philosophy Term Paper
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By separating the concept of God from the concept of earthly rule, Locke was then able to continue his discourse to enumerate the natural law of man that claims each individual has the basic right to life, liberty and the pursuit of property and that the role of government is merely to protect these rights.
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Jean Gebser - The Ever-Present Origin Philosophy Article
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Jean Gebser was born in the year 1905 in Posen, Germany and is most famous for his works in the field of human consciousness. He was a poet and a linguist as well. He left his native land in the year 1929 so that he could resist the urge to fight with the fascists. He moved on towards Italy and then later on in France.  
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Nietzsche and the Western Philosophy Philosophy Essay
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Nietzsche’s relevance as a profound philosopher lies in his originality and firm belief in the immense potentiality of the human self. His uniqueness also stems from his staunch expression of sadness at the human self which, he claims, is constrained at the hands of western traditional morality and Christianity.
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Meaning of Identity For a Person Philosophy Essay
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It is rightly said," Child is the father of man". What this means, in essence, is that whatever we experience in our childhood, makes us what we are after we filter out the elements from our experiences that don't agree with our belief system. We do this with the use of perception in our thought processes. Our belief system develops during our growing up years, when we interact with our parents and with the society at large. 
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Concepts Philosophy Essay
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Jean Jacques was a Swiss philosopher – he had a major role to play in the French Revolution as it was his political ideas that mainly influenced the same, along with the growth of nationalism and the theory of socialists. He also made important contributions to music and writing; it is often said that he re-invented autobiography. 
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Relationship between Social Location and Health Status Philosophy Term Paper
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People are ranked according to education level attained, present employment title and socioeconomic status not only by a society that rewards perceived social status but by the individual as well.  This also leads to stress.  The social status one achieves is merely a perception; it is an illusion, a creation of man.
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John Stuart Mill and His Practical Works Philosophy Article
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John Stuart Mill is the torch-bearer of the liberty of speech and writing. He was the pioneer to demand the freedom of the press. He states this freedom a tool to combat the tyranny of a government. He strictly condemns restrictions on journalism and compares silencing the expression of an opinion equal to robbing the human race.
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History of Western Philosophy: Modern Period Philosophy Report
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Descartes proposed that while the former is private and internal, the latter is of public domain and is external. This is explained by the theory that the body occupies space and is observable by the senses just like other external entities (like a chair, another person, or a dog).
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Rene Descartes: A French Philosopher, Mathematician, and Scientist Philosophy Essay
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At the same time, the thoughts we have regarding the nature of reality on an internal level can manifest themselves externally as we begin to sensitize ourselves to that impression. It’s a complicated circle that contains no definite points of departure or intersection that have remained the basis of philosophic thought for generations. 
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How Useful Is Harm Principle in Helping Us Define the Limits of Free Speech Philosophy Coursework
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Freedom of speech considered in this manner then turns out to be that an individual is free to express what he likes, but the authorities and society have the capability to make this expression of freedom a costly endeavor. Thus freedom of speech is impacted by the perceptions of the authorities and the society in which the individual lives.
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Epicurean Epistemology Philosophy Essay
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Generally, nonconfirmation is the inability of the apparent to verify the knowledge claim. This is another proof of the significance of Epicurus’ thoughts in contemporary philosophy. It should be recalled that for the positivists, empirical statements are meaningful because of their capacity for verifiability.
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Berkeley on the Existence of Objects Philosophy Article
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However, what one perceives is but one’s own ideas or sensations—ideas that exist only in one’s own mind. Berkeley further explains that ideas are not mere thoughts of the mind. Rather, they are the objects that the mind uses in thinking.
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Critical and Reflective Practice: Human Thought Philosophy Coursework
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There are many different things that we can conclude, several of particular importance, and one specific point would be that critical thinking and reflective practice are both issues which are incredibly essential and significant in regards to many different forms of life, and in particular in the subject field of human thought.
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Aristotles Political Theory Philosophy Assignment
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The author states that in his school Aristotle taught his pupils to place the greatest emphasis on what they observed around them. For him, the basis of science was that theory must follow fact. He believed philosophy to be the understanding of the obvious and unchanging first principles upon which all knowledge was based.
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Law and Justice Relationship Philosophy Philosophy Assignment
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Aristotle and Plato have debated about the Rule of Law. Barker writes about Aristotle's viewpoint and how being ruled by a constitution and rotation of office provides everyone with the same rights and worth, rather than being ruled by a king judging with his/her own feelings and thereby, not having a 'neutral' mind when exercising authority.  
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Comparison of Marxs Notion of Liberation and Mills Notion of Liberty Philosophy Assignment
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In class, the conflict between Sand the writer and the book she wrote was discussed.  This conflict comes from many places of those times, from philosophers like Hegel and Rousseau and events like the French Revolution, Industrialization, the rise of the middle class and the American Bill of Rights.
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Classical and Neo Variants of Liberal Internatinal Theory Philosophy Coursework
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Befоre beginning, it seems necessary tо define the main term in the discussiоn - Liberalism. The wоrd itself means many things tо many peоple, but fоr the purpоses оf this essay Liberalism refers tо an ecоnоmic apprоach that values market autоnоmy, meaning the market shоuld be allоwed tо functiоn freely, withоut the interference оf the state
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Impact of Classical Greek Philosophy on Medieval Islamic Philosophy Philosophy Coursework
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Yet it is debated that why end with Ibn Rushd to perpetuate the false belief that Islamic philosophy died with him. Khalidi's answer is that: "Despite the survival of philosophical activity of some kind in the Islamic world, I would argue that a 'style of reasoning' did indeed decline after Ibn Rushd" (Khalidi, 2005). 
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Strict Liability of Law Philosophy Philosophy Coursework
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Hart argued that if condemnation no longer attaches to punishment  Thus proceeding from his theory that it is the attached punishment attached that deters the crime by, and then it is probably correct to say that the law would prevent fewer crimes if people did not morally condemn criminals who are punished.
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Analysis of The Empirical Phase Philosophy Essay
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This structure enables Wordsworth to connect the manmade objects to the inherent calm of the landscape as a means of then connecting the inner man to this external view. His admission that this calming state of mind is only temporary is somewhat tempered by his ability to remember the scenes of the hillside even when in the hustle and bustle of the city.
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What Is the Meaning of the Word History Philosophy Essay
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On August 26, 2006, the first day of orientation at Columbia University in New York City, the campus filled with proud parents and other family members. The excitement and enthusiasm of these people, who come to see their children go off to college, was almost tangible. The students attempted to mingle and meet with each other in hopes of finding new friends.
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Descartes' Method of Doubt Philosophy Essay
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Descartes’ argument for the existence of God hinges on the belief that God is "eternal, infinite, omniscient, omnipotent, and the creator of all things that exist apart from him". Descartes argues that he is himself finite (doubts and lacks and therefore imperfect) and hence he could not create such an idea of himself.
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How Should We Conceive Public Opinion if Bourdieu Asserts that Public Opinion Does not Exist Philosophy Article
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No society can thrive without public opinion. Nobody can ever imagine prosperity without public opinion. If everybody had a similar view about the issue of ‘death sentence’ the result would have harmed several people. Therefore differing opinions and interests are essential for society. Public opinion on issues is very important to society. 
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Rousseaus Views on Natural Goodness in Man Philosophy Term Paper
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As the man begins to live with other men and begins to compare himself to others; when he lives in communities with the division of labor resulting in exploitation of the weaker by the stronger, then man’s natural goodness and compassion are compromised and lead to a different kind of inequality – moral inequality, which can be prevented.
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Exercise of Force Philosophy Research Paper
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The moment an individual grows powerful than the perpetrator of force, he disobeys it. Such compliance to coercion can neither propel a human being towards duty nor to the higher call of the morals.
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Existential Theory Philosophy Essay
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I do not feel comfortable with my jaded perception because deep inside I would really want to believe that such an approach is truly successful.  However, my doubts that there is a human therapist with such immense patience and understanding while maintaining professional judgment impair my full confidence in the approach.
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Hobbes and Rousseau on the Creation of Political Authority Philosophy Essay
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Rousseau agrees with most of Hobbes ideas but expands the argument concerning the social contract by suggesting that governments have to be legitimate in order to be accepted as rightful authorities. Between the two it seems that Rousseau is the historical winner since more states moved towards establishing democracies than kingdoms over the past years.
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Philosophy of Socrates Philosophy Essay
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Philosophy has always interested humanity but Socrates had a new approach to knowledge, which revolutionized philosophy. He believed in the method of inquiry; he practised the art of attaining the truth through logical arguments. His philosophy took shape when the priestess at the shrine of Apollo at Delphi claimed that nobody was wiser than Socrates was.
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Leadership Philosophy Philosophy Article
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At different stages of one’s career, an individual has to exhibit certain set of skills and qualities, which make him/her, stand out like nobody else. He has to portray the best of his character and bring out what is not present in the rest of the populace. He has to lead by example, a thing which people of present times usually lack and which is not that easily found in our society.
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The Good and Bad Philosophy Personal Statement
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Epicurean philosophy and moral theory which differentiates between good and bad is clearly based on perception and it is certainly attractive when compared to the ideals of virtue, honour and ethics as presented by Aristotle and Plato. He seems to be the one closest to the ideal of letting people do as they wish or as they will.
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The Soul of People Philosophy Essay
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Even atomist philosophers seem to agree with the idea of living things having a soul. Still, if we look at the question using scientific analysis, we can certainly find better avenues to assign the functions, purposes and elements of a soul. At the same time, since the question remains in the philosophical and religious realms.
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Sigmund Freuds Creative Thinking Philosophy Research Paper
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The author states that to formulate Freud’s theories and demonstrate their effectiveness, it was necessary for Freud to think ‘outside the box’ of his contemporaries, to employ the various stages of creative thinking in order to change the way in which most doctors viewed the appropriate treatment of their mentally disturbed patients.
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Thucydides and Waltz: Comparison Philosophy Essay
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His reasoning fathoms the fact that the world exists in a state of anarchy at all times, notwithstanding whether good or bad. This means that there is a state of perpetual global anarchy and one that can shake off the best of situations. It also accounts for the differing and changing circumstances which can take place in such an anarchic regime that the world is seeing.
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Almost Famous Philosophy Personal Statement
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I was driving on the highway. I had no clue about the directions that guided me I did not know where they were escorting me to, I just kept driving with tears rushing down my eyes I could feel my head exploding and my heart skipping a beat after a beat I almost had a flashback of my whole life I thought this was the end of my life.
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The Veil of Ignorance Philosophy Assignment
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The author states that one of the challenges that confront human existence is the quest for a condition that will perpetuate and enhance human life. This challenge is continuously addressed on the supposition that “a human being can maintain his existence only when he has placed himself under, particularly favorable conditions.
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Euro-Civilization Philosophy Article
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Machiavelli’s The Prince is considered as yet the best and the most appropriate basis for rulers of the ancient as well as the modern society. Critics of the traditional and modern society would refer to the book as if it speaks of the best treatise that a ruler should adapt in order to become a great leader.
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White Death in the Literary Works Philosophy Case Study
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People think of a white death as preferable to black or dark death. White death can be symbolic in pure and impure deaths. This paper will explore death that is synonymous with white using three texts; White, Skating to Antarctica, Moby Dick or The Whale and three films; Night of the Living Dead, Nosferatu, and Scott of the Antarctic. 
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Functionalism and Marxism in Todays World Philosophy Assignment
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The author states that in global commerce, the closest one can come to a simple definition is that functionalism is a modification of the Marxist philosophy. Marx expected the ruling class to be replaced by the working class and government to wither, while the functionalist view shows it inextricably intertwined with international trade.
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Ways of Knowing: Facts and Interpretations Philosophy Essay
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There are too many ways of knowing that a thinking person can apply in various situations and condition, such that out of these different ways may lead him to either factual or interpretative findings. Man is susceptible to learning and to knowledge acquisition, since the world where we move always introduces something that makes each cell of the mind to an exploratory journey.
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Descartes Views Philosophy Coursework
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René Descartes was a French philosopher, scientist and mathematician; he is at times referred to as the father of modern philosophy. It was his opinion that labour is essential for human subsistence. He also believed that labour differed from primitive food gathering and small-scale hunting as it involved the manufacture and use of tools and weapons.
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Socrates, the Genius of the Ancient Times Philosophy Essay
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It was in the Republic that we see different classes coming into action whereby there were producers, guardians, and rulers nonetheless and it was the meaning that held emphasis for their own whims that they were given motivations in terms of their respective souls and the manner in which the same ruled over these people, divided by distinct classes.
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Platos Royal Lies and Manuscript Illustration in Islamic Art Philosophy Assignment
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To keep the breed of the guardians pure, certain nurses were to bring up the offspring of good parents, but inferior offspring would be put away in a mysterious unknown place. For the purpose of population control, women could bear children from the age of 20 to 40, and men from 25 to 55. The guardians were to have wives and children in common.
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Classical and Neo-classical Theories Philosophy Essay
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One of the main basics of the common law system is the concept of justice and fairness personified in classical principles of government. It is important to draw a division between the righteous approach of classicism with its emphasis on the social bond and the balance between the social good and individual liberty which are the center of ‘conservative’ thinking of crime and punishment.
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Americas Equality is our Shared Reality Philosophy Essay
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Of course, Jefferson did not mean to imply that we all had equal wealth, weight, color, or talent. The mythical view of a world where everyone was completely equal exists only in a world of science fiction robots. However, these words conveyed Jefferson’s belief that all men were entitled to an equal voice in government, had a right to equal protection of their life and property, and had an equal right to self-determination.
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Are We just Bundles of Perceptions Philosophy Essay
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Thinkers and philosophers across the world have expressed their views and opinions on the mind, body, soul, and the interconnection between them. Differences exist in the acceptance of the self, the existence of the self, and the knowledge of the self. Some thinkers prompt one to believe that human beings are merely bundles of perceptions.
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