The Cogitos: Augustinian and Cartesian

The cogitos of Augustine and Descartes are different in that Augustine accepted God as the ultimate certitude and Descartes found certitude in man. Nevertheless, similarities in the two cogitos suggest that Descartes inherited much from Augustine.

Bibliografische gegevens
Auteur:John Arthur Mourant
Gepubliceerd in: S.n., s.l., 1979
Pagina's:27-42
Tijdschrift:Augustinian Studies
Nummer:10
Formaat:Article
Onderwerp:- Doctrine > De mens > [Doctrine de la connaissance] > [Connaissance de soi. Le cogito] > [Cogito/cogitatio]
- Invloed en Overleving > Nieuwe Tijd (1453-1789) > [Descartes (René, 1596-1650)]
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Omschrijving
Samenvatting:The cogitos of Augustine and Descartes are different in that Augustine accepted God as the ultimate certitude and Descartes found certitude in man. Nevertheless, similarities in the two cogitos suggest that Descartes inherited much from Augustine.

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