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

Araujo, Marcelo de,

Berlin ; : De Gruyter,

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Format: 1 online resource (237 p.)

Edition: Reprint 2012

ISBN: 9783110910957 , 9783110238570

Series Statement: Quellen und Studien zur Philosophie , 58

Content: Descartes' Skeptizismus, dem in der Regel nur eine epistemische Bedeutung zugesprochen wird, erweist sich in der Lesart Araujos als relevant für eine grundlegende moralische Frage: die nach der menschlichen Autonomie überhaupt.

Content: 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.

Note: Frontmatter -- , Acknowledgements -- , Contents -- , INTRODUCTION -- , CHAPTER ONE. DESCARTES' THEORY OF JUDGEMENT -- , CHAPTER TWO. TWO CONCEPTS OF FREEDOM -- , CHAPTER THREE. SELF-DECEPTION AS A MENTAL STATE -- , CHAPTER FOUR. FREEDOM, AUTONOMY, AND SCEPTICISM -- , CHAPTER FIVE. THE SCIENCE OF GOOD LIVING -- , CHAPTER SIX. DESCARTES ON VIRTUE ETHICS -- , CONCLUSION -- , BIBLIOGRAPHY -- , Index Nominum , Issued also in print. , Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. , In English.

In: DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1, De Gruyter, 9783110238570

In: DGBA Backlist Philosophy 2000-2014 (EN), De Gruyter, 9783110238488

In: DGBA Philosophy 2000 - 2014, De Gruyter, 9783110636949

Additional Edition: ISBN 9783110175387

Language: English

Subjects: Philosophy

RVK:

CF 3017

DOI: 10.1515/9783110910957

URL: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110910957

URL: https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9783110910957

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