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René Descartes' epistemological writings and reception (1637–1700)

René Descartes' epistemological writings and reception (1637–1700)

  1. Discourse on Method introduces methodological doubt

    Labels: Discourse on, Ren Descartes

  2. Meditations manuscript circulated for objections

    Labels: Meditations manuscript, Marin Mersenne

  3. Meditations on First Philosophy published in Latin

    Labels: Meditations on, Ren Descartes

  4. Objections and Replies appear with the Meditations

    Labels: Objections and, Meditations

  5. Hobbes critiques Descartes in the Third Objections

    Labels: Thomas Hobbes, Third Objections

  6. Arnauld raises the “Cartesian Circle” worry

    Labels: Antoine Arnauld, Cartesian Circle

  7. Second edition broadens the Meditations’ public controversy

    Labels: Second edition, Meditations

  8. Utrecht formally condemns Cartesian philosophy

    Labels: University of, Gisbertus Voetius

  9. Descartes–Elisabeth correspondence begins on mind–body causation

    Labels: Elisabeth of, Correspondence

  10. Principles of Philosophy systematizes Cartesian knowledge claims

    Labels: Principles of, Ren Descartes

  11. French Meditations translation expands non-Latin readership

    Labels: French Meditations, Translation

  12. Passions of the Soul links reason, experience, and self-knowledge

    Labels: Passions of, Ren Descartes

  13. Port-Royal Logic popularizes a Cartesian-style theory of ideas

    Labels: Port-Royal Logic, Arnauld and

  14. Locke’s Essay becomes a major empiricist challenge

    Labels: John Locke, Essay Concerning