David Jacobs
David C. Jacobs, Ph.D., is a college instructor of Philosophy and a professional writer. He received his B.A. at California State University, Chico, double-majoring in Philosophy and Religious Studies. He obtained his M.A. in Philosophy at the New School for Social Research in New York City. Lastly, he earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, writing his dissertation on the Ancient Greek Philosopher Parmenides.
He published The Presocratics After Heidegger with the State University of New York Press and was the co-editor of "Heidegger and the Political" in The Graduate Faculty Philosophy Journal. He teaches Philosophy courses at the Art Institute of California in San Francisco and freelances as a technical writer in the banking industry.
Latest Articles
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Wittgenstein's Language Games
Ludwig Wittgenstein proposed language games as a way to view the multiplicity and heterogeneity of language in its use.
Apr 1, 2010
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Newton's Discoveries and Locke's Epistemology
Newton's scientific discoveries and Locke's theory of knowledge gave the Enlightenment the optimism and confidence that helped the Scientific Revolution take place.
Mar 2, 2010
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Descartes and Bacon's New Methods
René Descartes and Francis Bacon provide two methods for the foundation of science for the Enlightenment era to come.
Mar 2, 2010
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David Hume's Idea of the Self
By tracing the origin of ideas back to sensations, David Hume reduces the idea of the human self to a bundle of perceptions.
Mar 2, 2010
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What's New for Microsoft Word 2010
Microsoft made small changes to Word 2010; most changes are to make the new ribbon format a little more user friendly.
Mar 2, 2010
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St. Augustine and Philosophy
St. Augustine argued that reason and faith must be in concordance to know the truth and the stages of history will culminate with tranquility and resurrection.
Feb 17, 2010
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The Buddhist Doctrine of the Five Aggregates
Opposing an eternal soul, the Buddha proposes that five aggregates constitute the human "self:" matter, sensations, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness.
Nov 18, 2009
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Homer's Depiction of the Dead Human Body
Homer describes and names the dead human body as a whole, unified entity, even though he does not describe or name the active or passive body in the same way.
Oct 22, 2009
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Homer's Depiction of the Passive Human Body
Homer describes the parts of the passive living human body as being interrelated, but he does not describe or name the passive body as a whole, unified entity.
Oct 22, 2009
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Homer's Depiction of the Human Body
Homer does not describe or name the active living human body as a whole, unified entity. His description is of a fragmented body and various powers of motivation.
Oct 22, 2009
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