The Philosophical Works of Descartes: Rendered Into English, Volume 2Dover Publications, 1934 - Enlightenment |
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... true . My argument , however , was of the following kind - That which we clearly and distinctly under- stand to belong to the true and immutable nature of anything , its essence , or form , can be truly affirmed of that thing ; but ...
... true . My argument , however , was of the following kind - That which we clearly and distinctly under- stand to belong to the true and immutable nature of anything , its essence , or form , can be truly affirmed of that thing ; but ...
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... true as being clearly and distinctly perceived , except that that which appears to anyone does appear ? Thus it is true that the taste of a melon appears to me to be of this precise kind . But how shall I persuade myself that therefore ...
... true as being clearly and distinctly perceived , except that that which appears to anyone does appear ? Thus it is true that the taste of a melon appears to me to be of this precise kind . But how shall I persuade myself that therefore ...
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... true . For that know- ledge which tells you that they are merely conjectures will indeed cause you to pass judgment in favour of that conclusion to which they point , with a certain amount of insecurity and hesitation ; but it will ...
... true . For that know- ledge which tells you that they are merely conjectures will indeed cause you to pass judgment in favour of that conclusion to which they point , with a certain amount of insecurity and hesitation ; but it will ...
Contents
Reply to the First Objections | 9 |
Second Set of Objections | 24 |
Reply to Second Objections | 30 |
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