MPY-002: Western Philosophy

What is the idea of tabula rasa? How do Dewey and James reject the spectator theory of knowledge?

Introduction The idea of tabula rasa and the rejection of the spectator theory of knowledge are central themes in epistemology. These concepts reveal two contrasting approaches to understanding how knowledge is formed and the role of the individual in that process. Tabula Rasa The term “tabula rasa,” or “blank slate,” was popularized by John Locke. […]

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Discuss and evaluate Whitehead’s conception of God.

Introduction Alfred North Whitehead, a prominent 20th-century philosopher and mathematician, is best known for developing the philosophy of process. His conception of God diverges from traditional theistic frameworks and is central to his metaphysical system known as Process Philosophy or Process Theology. Whitehead’s Process Philosophy Whitehead viewed reality as a series of interconnected events or

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