Philosophical Analysis on Certainty in Dreaming, Importance of Pali Canon in Buddhism, and Humes
Treatise of Human Nature: Comparative Study Notes
The story by René and Donald provides us with an example of a description of a man
who is dreaming. The authors are using the example to explain how it is possible to be certain of
something even when one is dreaming. The point they are trying to make is that even if the
objects one dreams of do not exist, the dreamer is still certain that they are dreaming (René
Descartes and Cress, 69). The example successfully supports the author's point by showing how
it is possible to be certain of something even when the objects one dreams of do not exist.
The author's example is successful because it shows how it is possible to be certain of
something even when the objects one dreams of do not exist. A similar example would be a
person who is hallucinating. Even though the objects the person is hallucinating about do not
exist, the person is still certain that they are hallucinating. The author's example is successful
because it shows how it is possible to be certain of something even when the objects one dreams
of do not exist. A better example would be a person who is awake and looking at a mirage. Even
though the objects the person sees do not exist, the person is still certain that they see a mirage.
"Early Buddhist Discourses"
The "Early Buddhist Discourses" provide an example of the Pali Canon. Pali Canon is
important within the Buddhist tradition and the historical context (Holder, 21). The author is
using the example to discuss the structure and language of the Pali Canon. The author is trying to
point out that the Pali Canon is important within the Buddhist tradition and the historical context.
The example successfully supports the author's point that the Pali Canon is important within the
Buddhist tradition and the historical context. A similar example would be the importance of the
Pali Canon within the Theravada tradition.
"A Treatise of Human Nature"