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Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy - A Study of the Moral Foundations of Descartes' Theory of Knowledge (Hardcover, Reprint 2012)
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Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy - A Study of the Moral Foundations of Descartes' Theory of Knowledge (Hardcover, Reprint 2012)
Series: Quellen und Studien zur Philosophie
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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.
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