Meditations on First Philosophy by René Descartes
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The foundations of modern skepticism and objective thinking are thought to be rooted in the philosophy of Rene Descartes, the French mathematician, philosopher and writer. This great sixteenth century thinker also gave us theories on mind-body dualism and the concept of ethics as the highest form of science. He is considered the Father of Modern Western Philosophy. His theories also led to the emancipation of humanity from the doctrine that the Church is the sole authority over Man and led to a more autonomous idea of the human condition. He also wrote extensively on subjects as diverse as music, the...
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- 00a – Letter of Dedication
- 00b – Preface to the Reader
- 00c – Synopsis of the Six Following Meditations
- 01 – Meditation I: Of the Things of which We may Doubt
- 02 – Meditation II: Of the Nature of the Human Mind; And that it is More Easily Known than the Body
- 03 – Meditation III: Of God: That He Exists
- 04 – Meditation IV: Of Truth and Error
- 05 – Meditation V: Of the Essence of Material Things; And, Again, Of God; That He Exists
- 06 – Meditation VI: Of the Existence of Material Things, And of the Real Distinction Between the Mind and Body of Man