Cartesio's Philosophy and Method - A comprehensive exploration of Cartesian thought, methodological doubt, and its influence on subsequent philosophers.
- Cartesio (Descartes) established a systematic method for distinguishing truth from falsehood through clear and distinct ideas
- His philosophical framework encompasses both speculative philosophy (theoretical knowledge) and practical philosophy (concrete applications)
- The method involves four key rules: evidence, analysis, synthesis, and enumeration
- His influence extended to later philosophers like Pascal and Spinoza, who developed their own philosophical systems
- The concept of methodological doubt became fundamental to modern philosophical inquiry