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A Study On Descartes’ Theory Of Innate Ideas

Posted on:2021-05-04Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:T WeiFull Text:PDF
GTID:2415330623981854Subject:Foreign philosophy
Abstract/Summary:
Known as the father of modern western philosophy,Descartes was one of the greatest philosophers of the 17 th century.His philosophical system reconstructed metaphysics,advocated human subjectivity,advocated the light of reason,and advocated the use of reason to understand the world and acquire knowledge.Descartes devoted his life to the search for the certainty principle of knowledge in order to provide the scientific world with a solid and reliable foundation.The first philosophical meditations,philosophical principles and methodology by Descartes embody his philosophical system and theoretical thoughts,which are his lifelong efforts and pursuits.In order to free metaphysics from the bondage of medieval theology,Descartes advocated that people should rely on the power of their own reason to seek for the certainty of knowledge.On this basis,all doubtful and uncertain knowledge must be cleared away.Thus Descartes put forward the idea of innate concept on the basis of predecessors.Innate idea made using the method of philosophy to explore the way of thinking,which results in the whole history of philosophy has a pivotal position,of course,to clarify the influence of these aspects have to tease out the relevant ideological context and structure,can accurately grasp the profound meaning and to give these philosophy Descartes’ s expectations.Although the idea of the innate idea is ubiquitous in his writings,it is a pity that Descartes did not integrate these scattered and confused ideas and give a clear concept of the innate idea.Moreover,in his works,there are often many words with similar meaning to talent,so there are many misunderstandings and arguments.He did not form a systematic and organized theory system with talent concept.As a result,both his contemporaries and his readers found inconsistencies in his scattered statements,sometimes even distorting Descartes’ meaning.Discussions and influences of innate ideas cover a wide range of disciplines,from linguistics,psychology,and ethics to spiritual science,ethology,and computer science.Due to regional differences,cultural backgrounds and value orientations,there are various ways to focus on and apply the concept of talent,while the west focuses onsuch issues as nature and structure.On the basis of enriching and developing the traditional theory of innate talent,it also promotes the innovation and progress of related disciplines.For example,new problems in artificial intelligence and other disciplines,and the development of innate talent still needs more extensive integration.This paper will focus on in the cartesian talent concept for the definition of the concept and research,by analyzing the related texts and literature,combing the cartesian talent concept and the significance of concept hierarchy,Descartes to the attitude of different ideas and opinions clearly,Descartes talent concept of theory value and the enlightenment to modern and contemporary philosophy and life.We should try our best to sort out and analyze the different concepts in Descartes’ Innate ideas,understand the deep connotation of Descartes’ Innate of ideas and his yearning for free will and reason.
Keywords/Search Tags:Theory of innate ideas, Descartes, idea, enlightenment
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