Category: Meditation

  • Descartes Philosophical Ideas from the Meditations on the First Philosophy

    Table of Contents Summary Human mind is more known than body The existence of the God Conclusion References Summary Rene Descartes is a French philosopher and scientist with a complicated life situation and tough childhood. However, Rene was not doomed to the difficult life of the late sixteenth century Rene Descartes  the most important…

  • Meditations First & Second by René Descartes

    In the First Meditation, Descartes expresses his intention to break the foundation of falsehoods that he had accepted as true since childhood. He begins by stating that everything he has accepted to be true is acquired from or through his senses. The first belief that seems unlikely to be doubted is his having his own…

  • Skepticism in Descartes Meditations

    Rene Descartes was a famous philosopher from the era of Enlightenment who has made some relevant points today. Throughout his life, he has challenged the views he was taught and ones perception of the world. This made the philosopher one of the most influential figures in skepticism and rationalism. The following essay will defend the…

  • Cartesian Meditation Book by Edmund Husserl

    Husserl presents an excellent introduction to phenomenology and develops a new approach to looking at reality, and this is one way the book advanced my theoretical knowledge. Husserl meditations depict a huge influence of Leibniz Modadology because the Cartesian ego attains conversion into the monad (Husserl 68). Hence, this brings about an immediacy that exceeds…

  • Meditations on First Philosophy by Rene Descartes

    The famous philosopher Rene Descartes is prominent not only because of his ideas but also for the book he wrote, Meditations on the First Philosophy. This book is highly influential among philosophical texts and remains distinguished long after the first publication date. The book was initially written in Latin in 1641 and later translated to…

  • Meditation in American Prisons from 1981 to 2004

    Buddhist philosophy is a thought process that can be easily applicable in the die-hard competition of the Modern era. It can bring solace to the human mind once applied correctly. Buddhism has an often-overlapping quest for the ultimate end in life- Enlightenment. The concept of enlightenment in Buddhism is called Nirvana, a Sanskrit word that…

  • Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness

    Table of Contents Literature Review Demographics Effects Conclusion References The prison system is a set of institutions and regulations that have major societal purposes. However, the facilities are not only helpful in terms of keeping dangerous people behind bars and maintaining safety and order in communities. Instead, they are meant to facilitate a safer environment…

  • Meditation as a Regular Practice

    The real purpose of meditation is to increase awareness and consciousness. It causes a subsequent change in our perception of the external world. To date, there have been many studies that have confirmed the enormous benefits of meditation for mental and physical health. These practices can provide an invaluable sense of calm and peace lacking…

  • Impacts of Yoga and Meditation on a Person

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Introduction Meditation has existed over very many years, for the practice makes an individual feel relaxed and good. I have used meditation to help me recover from a very serious illness and stress due to my condition. One year ago, I was diagnosed with stage three cancer. Through…

  • Gaming as a Form of Meditation

    For many people, the first image that comes to mind when hearing the word meditation is a yoga guru in the lotus pose  probably, at an exotic location with a murmur of the jungle forest in the background. As the Covid-19 pandemic is swaying a country after a country, people cannot escape from their…