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Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy - A Study of the Moral Foundations of Descartes' Theory of Knowledge (Hardcover, Reprint 2012) Loot Price: R3,341
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Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy - A Study of the Moral Foundations of Descartes' Theory of Knowledge (Hardcover, Reprint...

Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy - A Study of the Moral Foundations of Descartes' Theory of Knowledge (Hardcover, Reprint 2012)

Marcelo de Araujo

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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Imprint: De Gruyter
Country of origin: Germany
Series: Quellen und Studien zur Philosophie
Release date: December 2002
First published: December 2002
Authors: Marcelo de Araujo
Dimensions: 230 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 237
Edition: Reprint 2012
ISBN-13: 978-3-11-017538-7
Categories: Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Epistemology, theory of knowledge
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > General
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Epistemology, theory of knowledge
Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > General
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LSN: 3-11-017538-X
Barcode: 9783110175387

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