On the role of the simple natures in Descartes’ metaphysics
The aim of this paper is to analyze and challenge Jean-Luc Marion’s thesis about the relationship between the doctrine of the simple natures and Cartesian metaphysics. First, I will point out some problems with the structuralist method underlining Marion’s approach. Next, I will show that it is impo...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2021 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Institución: | Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) |
| Repositorio: | Peri |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.sites.ufsc.br:article/4375 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://ojs.sites.ufsc.br/index.php/peri/article/view/4375 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Descartes J. L. Marion Augustine Simple natures Cogito. |
| Sumario: | The aim of this paper is to analyze and challenge Jean-Luc Marion’s thesis about the relationship between the doctrine of the simple natures and Cartesian metaphysics. First, I will point out some problems with the structuralist method underlining Marion’s approach. Next, I will show that it is impossible to turn epistemological notions (simple natures) into the cogito, an ontological notion. Finally, I will conclude by suggesting that, contrary to what Marion thinks, in turning the simple natures into the cogito, Descartes was adopting an argumentative strategy very common to Augustine’s thought. |
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