Descartes S Changing Mind

Author : Peter Machamer,J. E. McGuire
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781400830435

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Descartes's Changing Mind by Peter Machamer,J. E. McGuire Pdf

Descartes's works are often treated as a unified, unchanging whole. But in Descartes's Changing Mind, Peter Machamer and J. E. McGuire argue that the philosopher's views, particularly in natural philosophy, actually change radically between his early and later works--and that any interpretation of Descartes must take account of these changes. The first comprehensive study of the most significant of these shifts, this book also provides a new picture of the development of Cartesian science, epistemology, and metaphysics. No changes in Descartes's thought are more significant than those that occur between the major works The World (1633) and Principles of Philosophy (1644). Often seen as two versions of the same natural philosophy, these works are in fact profoundly different, containing distinct conceptions of causality and epistemology. Machamer and McGuire trace the implications of these changes and others that follow from them, including Descartes's rejection of the method of abstraction as a means of acquiring knowledge, his insistence on the infinitude of God's power, and his claim that human knowledge is limited to that which enables us to grasp the workings of the world and develop scientific theories.

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1989-12-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781624661983

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Passions of the Soul by René Descartes Pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Translator's Introduction Introduction by Genevieve Rodis-Lewis The Passions of the Soul: Preface PART I: About the Passions in General, and Incidentally about the Entire Nature of Man PART II: About the Number and Order of the Passions, and the Explanation of the Six Primitives PART III: About the Particular Passions Lexicon: Index to Lexicon Bibliography Index Index Locorum

Author : Lilli Alanen
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780674020108

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Descartes's Concept of Mind by Lilli Alanen Pdf

Descartes's concept of the mind, as distinct from the body with which it forms a union, set the agenda for much of Western philosophy's subsequent reflection on human nature and thought. This is the first book to give an analysis of Descartes's pivotal concept that deals with all the functions of the mind, cognitive as well as volitional, theoretical as well as practical and moral. Focusing on Descartes's view of the mind as intimately united to and intermingled with the body, and exploring its implications for his philosophy of mind and moral psychology, Lilli Alanen argues that the epistemological and methodological consequences of this view have been largely misconstrued in the modern debate. Informed by both the French tradition of Descartes scholarship and recent Anglo-American research, Alanen's book combines historical-contextual analysis with a philosophical problem-oriented approach. It seeks to relate Descartes's views on mind and intentionality both to contemporary debates and to the problems Descartes confronted in their historical context. By drawing out the historical antecedents and the intellectual evolution of Descartes's thinking about the mind, the book shows how his emphasis on the embodiment of the mind has implications far more complex and interesting than the usual dualist account suggests.

Author : Desmond M. Clarke
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0199284946

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Descartes's Theory of Mind by Desmond M. Clarke Pdf

Descartes is possibly the most famous of all writers on the mind, but his theory of mind has been almost universally misunderstood, because his philosophy has not been seen in the context of his scientific work. Desmond Clarke offers a radical and convincing rereading, undoing the received perception of Descartes as the chief defender of mind/body dualism. For Clarke, the key is to interpret his philosophical efforts as an attempt to reconcile his scientific pursuits with the theologically orthodox views of his time.

Author : Joseph Almog
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001-12-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 019803346X

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What Am I? by Joseph Almog Pdf

In his Meditations, René Descartes asks, "what am I?" His initial answer is "a man." But he soon discards it: "But what is a man? Shall I say 'a rational animal'? No: for then I should inquire what an animal is, what rationality is, and in this way one question would lead down the slope to harder ones." Instead of understanding what a man is, Descartes shifts to two new questions: "What is Mind?" and "What is Body?" These questions develop into Descartes's main philosophical preoccupation: the Mind-Body distinction. How can Mind and Body be independent entities, yet joined--essentially so--within a single human being? If Mind and Body are really distinct, are human beings merely a "construction"? On the other hand, if we respect the integrity of humans, are Mind and Body merely aspects of a human being and not subjects in and of themselves? For centuries, philosophers have considered this classic philosophical puzzle. Now, in this compact, engaging, and long-awaited work, UCLA philosopher Joseph Almog closely decodes the French philosopher's argument for distinguishing between the human mind and body while maintaining simultaneously their essential integration in a human being. He argues that Descartes constructed a solution whereby the trio of Human Mind, Body, and Being are essentially interdependent yet remain each a genuine individual subject. Almog's reading not only steers away from the most popular interpretations of Descartes, but also represents a scholar coming to grips directly with Descartes himself. In doing so, Almog creates a work that Cartesian scholars will value, and that will also prove indispensable to philosophers of language, ontology, and the metaphysics of mind.

Author : Albert G. A. Balz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:614132938

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Descartes and the Modern Mind by Albert G. A. Balz Pdf

Author : Norman Malcolm
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000455106

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Problems of Mind by Norman Malcolm Pdf

First published in 1972, Problems of Mind begins with a consideration of the view that the human mind is an immaterial thing that does not require corporeal embodiment for its operations. It takes up the conception that "inner experiences" are "strictly identical" with brain processes. The book also deals exclusively with the doctrine called "Logical Behaviourism", which will always possess a compelling attraction for anyone who is perplexed by the psychological concepts, who has become aware of the worthlessness of an appeal to introspection as an account of how we learn those concepts, and who has no inclination to identify mind with brain. The three most plausible theories of mind-body dualism, mind-brain monism, and behaviourism are all rejected, and nothing is set forth as the true theory. Norman Malcolm states that this is 'only a drop in the bucket. It will serve its purpose if it leads the reader into the writings of Wittgenstein, who is easily the most important figure in the philosophy of mind.’ Problems of Mind will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of philosophy of mind, ethics, logic, and philosophy in general.

Author : Lilli Alanen
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0674020103

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Descartes's Concept of Mind by Lilli Alanen Pdf

Descartes's concept of the mind, as distinct from the body with which it forms a union, set the agenda for much of Western philosophy's subsequent reflection on human nature and thought. This is the first book to give an analysis of Descartes's pivotal concept that deals with all the functions of the mind, cognitive as well as volitional, theoretical as well as practical and moral. Focusing on Descartes's view of the mind as intimately united to and intermingled with the body, and exploring its implications for his philosophy of mind and moral psychology, Lilli Alanen argues that the epistemological and methodological consequences of this view have been largely misconstrued in the modern debate. Informed by both the French tradition of Descartes scholarship and recent Anglo-American research, Alanen's book combines historical-contextual analysis with a philosophical problem-oriented approach. It seeks to relate Descartes's views on mind and intentionality both to contemporary debates and to the problems Descartes confronted in their historical context. By drawing out the historical antecedents and the intellectual evolution of Descartes's thinking about the mind, the book shows how his emphasis on the embodiment of the mind has implications far more complex and interesting than the usual dualist account suggests.

Author : Phil Husbands,Owen Holland,Michael Wheeler
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015073672878

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The Mechanical Mind in History by Phil Husbands,Owen Holland,Michael Wheeler Pdf

The idea of intelligent machines has become part of popular culture. Tracing the history of the actual science of machine intelligence reveals a rich network of cross-disciplinary contributions, and the origins of ideas now central to artificial intelligence, artificial life, cognitive science and neuroscience.

Author : Harold Henry Joachim
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Descartes, René
ISBN : UCSC:32106008462761

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Descartes's Rules for the Direction of the Mind by Harold Henry Joachim Pdf

Change happens to us. It's measured in gains or losses: you find a spouse or lose a loved one; you receive a promotion or lose a job. Change happens around us. It's marked by natural and social factors: a good harvest, a natural disaster; an economic boom, a stock market plunge. Change is initiated by us. It's weighed by its outcome: you make a decision that improves your life; you make a choice that shatters your dreams. Transitional tides-whether personal or cultural-can bring on stress, confusion, and even panic. Only a small percentage of people respond to change in truly effective ways. Yet how we deal with change determines whether it will ultimately be a positive or negative force in our lives. Best-selling author Dr. Myles Munroe explains how we can tap into the positive power of change-no matter what the source of that change-enabling us to thrive while fulfilling our God-given purposes in life.

Author : G.H. Von Wright
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1998-03-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780792349921

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In the Shadow of Descartes by G.H. Von Wright Pdf

Descartes made a sharp distinction between matter and mind. But he also thought that the two interact with one another. Is such interaction possible, however, without either a materialist reduction of mind to matter or an idealist (phenomenalist) reduction of matter to mind? These questions overshadow the Western tradition in metaphysics from the time of Descartes to present times. The book makes an effort to stay clear of reductivist views of the two Cartesian substances. It defends a dualistic psycho-physical parallel theory which reconciles freedom of action with determinism in nature. Basic problems in perception theory are also discussed, with special emphasis on hearing and sound. Because of the intrinsic interest of the subject and the author's non-technical presentation of it, the book should appeal to all readers with a serious interest in philosophy and psychology.

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0300067739

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Discourse on the Method by René Descartes Pdf

Descartes' ideas not only changed the course of Western philosophy but also led to or transformed the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, physics and mathematics, political theory and ethics, psychoanalysis, and literature and the arts. This book reprints Descartes' major works, Discourse on Method and Meditations, and presents essays by leading scholars that explore his contributions in each of those fields and place his ideas in the context of his time and our own. There are chapters by David Weissman on metaphysics and psychoanalysis, John Post on epistemology, Lou Massa on physics and mathematics, William T. Bluhm on politics and ethics, and Thomas Pavel on literature and art. These essays are accompanied by others by David Weissman and by Stephen Toulmin that introduce the idea of intellectual lineages, discuss the period in which Descartes wrote, and reexamine the premises of his philosophy in light of contemporary philosophical, political, and social thinking.

Author : Antonio Damasio
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-09-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781101640135

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Descartes' Error by Antonio Damasio Pdf

"An ambitious and meticulous foray into the nature of being." -- The Boston Globe A landmark exploration of the relationship between emotion and reason Since Descartes famously proclaimed, "I think, therefore I am," science has often overlooked emotions as the source of a person’s true being. Even modern neuroscience has tended, until recently, to concentrate on the cognitive aspects of brain function, disregarding emotions. This attitude began to change with the publication of Descartes’ Error in 1995. Antonio Damasio—"one of the world’s leading neurologists" (The New York Times)—challenged traditional ideas about the connection between emotions and rationality. In this wondrously engaging book, Damasio takes the reader on a journey of scientific discovery through a series of case studies, demonstrating what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking and to normal social behavior.

Author : Albert George Adam Balz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0758100442

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Descartes and the Modern Mind by Albert George Adam Balz Pdf

Author : Deborah J. Brown
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0521857287

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Descartes and the Passionate Mind by Deborah J. Brown Pdf

An important and original reading of Descartes' account of mind-body unity and his theory of mind.