While in college I had a friend who was struggling in philosophy, and asked me for help. I gradually just took it over (yes I know I'm not supposed to do that, but I really like the subject, she was really struggling, and I'm kinda picky). Anyway, I decided to keep copies of the essays (I mean, I did put a lot of work into them), she passed the class, and we all went home happy. This essay is on the differing viewpoint of Rene Descartes and John Locke, and also covers the mindset that the general mainstream society has adopted today.