| Author |
Descartes, René, 1596-1650 |
| Translator |
Veitch, John, 1829-1894 |
| Uniform Title |
Discours de la méthode. English
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| Title |
Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences
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| Note |
Translation of Discours de la méthode
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 7.5 (Professional level). Extremely difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Ilana and Greg Newby
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| Summary |
"Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences" by René Descartes is a philosophical treatise written during the early 17th century. The work primarily focuses on the importance of rational thought and systematic inquiry as foundational methods for acquiring knowledge and understanding. Descartes delves into the nature of reason, the essence of existence, and the pursuit of truth, emphasizing the need for individuals to critically examine their beliefs and the principles by which they live. The opening portion of the work presents Descartes' reflections on the nature of good sense and its distribution among humans. He expresses a belief that while everyone possesses the capacity for reason, the variance in opinions arises from differing paths of thought. He recounts his educational journey and the questions he grappled with regarding knowledge, ultimately leading to his decision to seek truth through a method he devised himself. Descartes introduces the idea that examining the world and one's own experiences can lead to a deeper understanding and urges readers to reflect on their beliefs while establishing a provisional set of moral rules to guide their actions as they continue their quest for knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Science -- Methodology
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| Subject |
Methodology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 1993 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 13, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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