The Philosophical Works of Descartes: Rendered Into English, Volume 2Dover Publications, 1934 - Enlightenment |
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Page 14
... contrary , a thing does not properly conform to the notion of cause except during the time that it produces its effect , and hence is not prior to it . Moreover , the light of nature certainly tells us that nothing exists about which ...
... contrary , a thing does not properly conform to the notion of cause except during the time that it produces its effect , and hence is not prior to it . Moreover , the light of nature certainly tells us that nothing exists about which ...
Page 360
... contrary to another truth , it would be a kind of impiety to fear that the truths dis- covered in philosophy were contrary to those of the true Faith . And I even assert that our religion teaches us nothing which could not be as easily ...
... contrary to another truth , it would be a kind of impiety to fear that the truths dis- covered in philosophy were contrary to those of the true Faith . And I even assert that our religion teaches us nothing which could not be as easily ...
Page 367
... contrary to the above , and uphold the ordinary philosophy which is everywhere received in the Academies as that which is more true . For example when the author of the before mentioned pamphlet says : Page 6. For it is a long time ...
... contrary to the above , and uphold the ordinary philosophy which is everywhere received in the Academies as that which is more true . For example when the author of the before mentioned pamphlet says : Page 6. For it is a long time ...
Contents
Reply to the First Objections | 9 |
Second Set of Objections | 24 |
Reply to Second Objections | 30 |
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