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Locke and Cartesian Philosophy
Locke and Cartesian Philosophy
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This volume presents twelve original essays, by an international team of scholars, on the relation of John Locke's thought to Descartes and to Cartesian philosophers such as Malebranche, Clauberg, and the Port-Royal authors. The essays, preceded by a substantial introduction, cover a large
variety of topics from natural philosophy to religion, philosophy of mind and body, metaphysics and epistemology. The volume shows that in Locke's complex relationship to Descartes and Cartesianism, stark opposition and subtle 'family resemblances' are tightly intertwined. Since the turn of the
twentieth century, the theory of knowledge has been the main comparative focus. According to an influential historiographical conception, Descartes and Locke form together the spearhead in the 'epistemological turn' of early modern philosophy. In bringing together the contributions to this volume,
the editors advocate for a shift of emphasis. A full comparison of Locke's and Descartes's positions should cover not only their theories of knowledge, but also their views on natural philosophy, metaphysics, and religion. Their conflicting claims on issues such as cosmic organization, the qualities
and nature of bodies, the substance of the soul, and God's government of the world, are of interest not only in their own right, to take the full measure of Locke's complex relation to Descartes, but also as they allow a better understanding of the continuing epistemological debate between the
philosophical heirs of these thinkers.
Author: Philippe Hamou
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 08/21/2018
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780198815037
Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2019
variety of topics from natural philosophy to religion, philosophy of mind and body, metaphysics and epistemology. The volume shows that in Locke's complex relationship to Descartes and Cartesianism, stark opposition and subtle 'family resemblances' are tightly intertwined. Since the turn of the
twentieth century, the theory of knowledge has been the main comparative focus. According to an influential historiographical conception, Descartes and Locke form together the spearhead in the 'epistemological turn' of early modern philosophy. In bringing together the contributions to this volume,
the editors advocate for a shift of emphasis. A full comparison of Locke's and Descartes's positions should cover not only their theories of knowledge, but also their views on natural philosophy, metaphysics, and religion. Their conflicting claims on issues such as cosmic organization, the qualities
and nature of bodies, the substance of the soul, and God's government of the world, are of interest not only in their own right, to take the full measure of Locke's complex relation to Descartes, but also as they allow a better understanding of the continuing epistemological debate between the
philosophical heirs of these thinkers.
Author: Philippe Hamou
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 08/21/2018
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780198815037
Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2019
About the Author
Philippe Hamou is professor of philosophy at Universite Paris-Nanterre. He has published in French and English on early modern philosophy and science, with special focus on Galileo, Locke, Newton, vision, and visuality.
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