Defense of a Libertarian Interpretation of Descartes' Account of Judgment1.
Published In: Pacific Philosophical Quarterly, 2023, v. 104, n. 3. P. 597 1 of 3
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Authored By: Newman, Lex 3 of 3
Abstract
Widespread scholarly agreement has it that Descartes' theory of judgment favors a compatibilist interpretation. This essay explains and rebuts the standard arguments made on behalf of compatibilist readings, while explaining and defending a libertarian interpretation. Along with relevant Fourth Meditation doctrines and texts, my analysis encompasses a much discussed 1645 letter discussing his account. Although some scholars view the letter as departing from the account of the Meditations, I argue that the two works present a consistent view – allowing us to take at face value that the letter purports to elaborate Descartes' intended meaning in the associated Fourth Meditation passage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Additional Information
- Source:Pacific Philosophical Quarterly. 2023/09, Vol. 104, Issue 3, p597
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:0279-0750
- DOI:10.1111/papq.12432
- Accession Number:171371162
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