A Discourse of a Method for the Well Guiding of Reason by René Descartes
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| Author | Descartes, René, 1596-1650 |
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| Title |
A Discourse of a Method for the Well Guiding of Reason and the Discovery of Truth in the Sciences |
| Note | Reading ease score: 35.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "A Discourse of a Method for the Well Guiding of Reason" by René Descartes is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-17th century. This work serves as a foundational text in modern philosophy, exploring the processes of reasoning and the pursuit of truth in science. The text outlines Descartes' quest for a systematic approach to understanding knowledge and emphasizes the importance of doubt, reflection, and methodical thinking in philosophical inquiry. The opening of this discourse introduces Descartes' reflections on the nature of understanding and knowledge, asserting that the ability to reason is equally distributed among people but is often misdirected. Descartes recounts his personal journey of learning through travel and self-reflection, leading him to question traditional teachings that had contributed to his confusion and ignorance. He expresses a desire to reform his own understanding rather than impose change upon the world, establishing a method to discern truth from falsehood. In this part, Descartes lays the groundwork for a philosophical method that prioritizes clarity, simplicity, and systematic reasoning as essential tools in the pursuit of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Science -- Methodology |
| Subject | Methodology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25830 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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