Foundations Of Cartesian Ethics
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Foundations Of Cartesian Ethics
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Author : Vance G. Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Humanities Press International
Release Date : 1994
Foundations Of Cartesian Ethics written by Vance G. Morgan and has been published by Humanities Press International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Philosophy categories.
"One of the expected fruits of Descartes' philosophical enterprise is "the highest and most perfect moral system," a system which, organically developed from its metaphysical and physical foundations, will provide the moral agent with direction and purpose in each of life's contingencies. Yet, Descartes' published work contains no such moral system, and commentators have generally agreed that Descartes "has entered the history of philosophy as perhaps the only systematic philosopher of the first rank who failed to provide any methodical treatment of moral problems."" "Through a careful investigation of primarily Descartes' Correspondence and his final treatise, The Passions of the Soul, Vance Morgan here constructs the framework of a working ethical system, consistent with the spirit of Cartesian metaphysics and physics. He finds that while Descartes' metaphysics are remarkable for their insistence on indubitably clear and distinct principles, his ethic is equally remarkable in its conclusion that indubitably certain, inviolable principles are not available in the realm of morals and human activity. Virtue is not defined with reference to the results of one's actions, nor to one's faithful adherence to a set of rationally derived moral directives. Rather, virtue consists in the moral attitude with which one lives one's life, the psychological conviction that one has always resolutely acted upon the best intellectual activity of which one is capable."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Scepticism Freedom And Autonomy
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Author : Marcelo de Araujo
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2012-10-24
Scepticism Freedom And Autonomy written by Marcelo de Araujo and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-24 with Philosophy categories.
How much does what we think depend on what we want? Descartes' much-discussed position has often been interpreted to mean that we hold an opinion as the result of a decision. In Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy, Araujo argues against this interpretation, asserting that we retain control over our opinions only through selective attention. Even for this limited control, however, Cartesian Scepticism implies the possibility of self-delusion, symbolized in the writings of Descartes by the figure of the evil god. Hence, the existence of an evil god would not only cast doubt on our claims to knowledge but also jeopardize our freedom. In this new interpretation, the Cartesian Scepticism, which is usually ascribed only epistemic significance, proves relevant for a fundamental moral question, that of human autonomy in general.
Descartes Dilemma
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Author : Veronica Wexford
language : en
Publisher: Bookademy
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Descartes Dilemma written by Veronica Wexford and has been published by Bookademy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Philosophy categories.
Dive deep into the intricate web of Cartesian philosophy with "Descartes' Dilemma". This comprehensive exploration offers readers a profound journey through the thought-provoking ideas of René Descartes, one of the most influential philosophers in history. From his groundbreaking method of doubt to his revolutionary views on the mind-body relationship, this book delves into Descartes' foundational principles, including his famous assertion "I think, therefore I am". Through insightful analysis, it examines Descartes' enduring legacy and his profound impact on contemporary debates in philosophy of mind, epistemology, ethics, and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious newcomer, "Descartes' Dilemma" promises an engaging and enlightening voyage into the depths of Cartesian thought.
The Rationalists
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Author : Pauline Phemister
language : en
Publisher: Polity
Release Date : 2006-09-14
The Rationalists written by Pauline Phemister and has been published by Polity this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-14 with Philosophy categories.
Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz stand out among their seventeenth-century contemporaries as the great rationalist philosophers. Each sought to construct a philosophical system in which theological and philosophical foundations serve to explain the physical, mental and moral universe. Through a careful analysis of their work, Pauline Phemister explores the rationalists seminal contribution to the development of modern philosophy. Broad terminological agreement and a shared appreciation of the role of reason in ethics do not mask the very significant disagreements that led to three distinctive philosophical systems: Cartesian dualism, Spinozan monism and Leibnizian pluralism. The book explores the nature of, and offers reasons for, these differences. Phemister contends that Spinoza and Leibniz developed their systems in part through engagements with and amendment of Cartesian philosophy, and critically analyses the arguments and contributions of all three philosophers. The clarity of the authors discussion of their key ideas including their views on knowledge, universal languages, the nature of substance and substances, bodies, the relation of mind and body, freedom, and the role of distinct perception and reason in morals will make this book the ideal introduction to rationalist philosophy.
The Bases Of Ethics
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Author : William Sweet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
The Bases Of Ethics written by William Sweet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Philosophy categories.
Content Description The origins and uses of the classical moral theories / Roger Sullivan -- Wisdom as foundational ethical theory in Thomas Aquinas / Lawrence Dewan -- Descartes and the ethics of generosity / Leslie Armour -- Is pity the basis of ethics? : Nietzsche versus Schopenhauer / T.L.S. Sprigge -- Jacques Maritain and Karol Wojtyla : approches to modernity / Kenneth Schmitz -- On the foundations of ethics / Hugo Meynell -- Ethics, the humanities, and the formation of persons / Thomas De Koninck -- Personal identity and the sense of duty / Elizabeth Trott -- Passing through : women's experiences and ethics / Monique Dumais -- Ladri'ere's eschatology of reason and the foundations of ethics / Louis Perron -- The foundations of ethics and moral practices / William Sweet.
Philosophy As A Way Of Life
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Author : James M. Ambury
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Philosophy As A Way Of Life written by James M. Ambury and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Philosophy categories.
In the ancient world, philosophy was understood to be a practical guide for living, or even itself a way of life. This volume of essays brings historical views about philosophy as a way of life, coupled with their modern equivalents, more prevalently into the domain of the contemporary scholarly world. Illustrates how the articulation of philosophy as a way of life and its pedagogical implementation advances the love of wisdom Questions how we might convey the love of wisdom as not only a body of dogmatic principles and axiomatic truths but also a lived exercise that can be practiced Offers a collection of essays on an emerging field of philosophical research Essential reading for academics, researchers and scholars of philosophy, moral philosophy, and pedagogy; also business and professional people who have an interest in expanding their horizons
Descartes And The First Cartesians
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Author : Roger Ariew
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2014-11-06
Descartes And The First Cartesians written by Roger Ariew and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-06 with Philosophy categories.
Descartes and the First Cartesians adopts the perspective that we should not approach René Descartes as a solitary thinker, but as a philosopher who constructs a dialogue with his contemporaries, so as to engage them and elements of his society into his philosophical enterprise. Roger Ariew argues that an important aspect of this engagement concerns the endeavor to establish Cartesian philosophy in the Schools, that is, to replace Aristotle as the authority there. Descartes wrote the Principles of Philosophy as something of a rival to Scholastic textbooks, initially conceiving the project as a comparison of his philosophy and that of the Scholastics. Still, what Descartes produced was inadequate for the task. The topics of Scholastic textbooks ranged more broadly than those of Descartes; they usually had quadripartite arrangements mirroring the structure of the collegiate curriculum, divided as they typically were into logic, ethics, physics, and metaphysics. But Descartes produced at best only what could be called a general metaphysics and a partial physics. These deficiencies in the Cartesian program and in its aspiration to replace Scholastic philosophy in the schools caused the Cartesians to rush in to fill the voids. The attempt to publish a Cartesian textbook that would mirror what was taught in the schools began in the 1650s with Jacques Du Roure and culminated in the 1690s with Pierre-Sylvain Régis and Antoine Le Grand. Ariew's original account thus considers the reception of Descartes' work, and establishes the significance of his philosophical enterprise in relation to the textbooks of the first Cartesians and in contrast with late Scholastic textbooks.
The Philosophical And Theological Foundations Of Ethics
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Author : P. Byrne
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1992-10-27
The Philosophical And Theological Foundations Of Ethics written by P. Byrne and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-10-27 with Philosophy categories.
This study is an introduction to the problems of moral philosophy designed particularly for students of theology and religious studies. It offers an account of the nature and subject matter of moral reasoning and of the major types of moral theory current in contemporary moral philosophy. The account aims to bring out the major issues in moral theory, to present a clear, non-technical articulation of the structure of moral knowledge and to explore the relation between religious belief and morality.
Kant S Foundations Of Ethics
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Author : Immanuel Kant
language : en
Publisher: Agora Publications, Inc.
Release Date : 2007
Kant S Foundations Of Ethics written by Immanuel Kant and has been published by Agora Publications, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Ethics categories.
Descartes And Cartesianism
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Author : Nathan Smith
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2008-12-18
Descartes And Cartesianism written by Nathan Smith and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-18 with Philosophy categories.
Descartes is well known for his decisive and spectacular break with the philosophical tradition. Indeed, on account of that break, he is frequently reputed to be the “father of modern philosophy.” This reputation, in an important sense, seems deserved. The present collection, however, attempts to reevaluate the currency of this common opinion by attending to the impact of “Cartesianism” on philosophy from its immediate epicenter in 17th century science and metaphysics up to its continuing consequences today. In a larger sense, the volume aims to contribute to efforts underway in contemporary scholarship to arrive at a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of Descartes’ philosophical achievement as such. Accordingly, the essays in Part I address the character of Descartes’ originality with respect to the foundations, method and trajectory of his philosophical project, while those in Part II focus more exclusively on the lasting challenges which issue from that originality. The range and variety of approaches assembled in the collection are intended to reflect the complexity of Descartes’ own thought. The result is a volume which will be of interest to students of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and the history of philosophy as well as contemporary phenomenology, philosophy of mind and philosophy of language.