Principles Of Philosophy by Rene Descartes
The Principles of Human Knowledge
This foundational text in Western philosophy explores the nature of reality, knowledge, and existence through a methodical approach that emphasizes doubt and reason. It introduces the concept of "cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am") as a fundamental truth, establishing the certainty of the self's existence as a thinking entity. The work delves into the relationship between mind and body, the existence of God, and the principles governing the physical world, laying the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry and philosophical thought.
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- Published
- 1644
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Latin
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