The ancient materialists agreed that materialism removes the..

The ancient materialists agreed that materialism removes the..

The ancient materialists agreed that materialism removes the fear of death: For if allafter

consciousness ceases when then body ceases to function, then there is nothing to fear  death.  Do you agree that a materialistic view makes death less fearsome?  Why or why not?  Give at least one specific example to support your answer .

2. What is materialism?  Do you find materialism to be a convincing viewpoint?   Why or why not?   Explain  your answer fully and give at least one specific example to support your answer.

3.  Explain the difference between rationalism and empiricism, and give an example of a truth that each viewpoint might give us.

4.  What is the difference between inductive and deductive arguments? Also, give your own example of each.  Do not use an example from the book or the additional material on Blackboard .

5.  Why did Descartes feel that everything could be doubted?  Why did he conclude, “I think, therefore I am?”  How do YOU feel about his philosophy?