Intuition, Deduction and Method in Descartes: An Analysis in the Context of 'Rules for the Direction of the Mind'
Abstract
Descartes is generally considered as the founder of modern philosophy and epistemology with his famous motto “cogito ergo sum”. This pure act of intellect gives a firm basis for every scientific or philosophical assertion in all aspects. In this article, first of all, it will be handled that the above mentioned pure act of the intellect corresponds to the act of intuition which is described within the pioneer work of Descartes, namely, the Rules for the Direction of the Mind. Secondly, it is going to be analysed the act of deduction which is on a par with evaluated with the act of intuition in that work. Finally, Descartes’ philosophical method is going to be analysed with respect to these acts. In this way, Descartes’ Rules for the Direction of the Mind makes the conceptual foundation of his other mature works would strictly be revealed.
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References
- Descartes Rene (1997), Felsefenin İlkeleri, çev. Mehmet Karasan, İstanbul, Milli Eğitim Basımevi.
Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Philosophy
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Ayşe Gül Çıvgın
ULUDAG UNIV
Türkiye
Publication Date
January 31, 2013
Submission Date
January 31, 2017
Acceptance Date
December 12, 2012
Published in Issue
Year 2013 Volume: 14 Number: 24