Single Idea 19676

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature]

Full Idea

It is Descartes who ratifies the idea that nature is devoid of thought.

Gist of Idea

Nature is devoid of thought

Source

report of René Descartes (works [1643]) by Quentin Meillassoux - After Finitude; the necessity of contingency 5

Book Reference

Meillassoux: 'After Finitude: the necessity of contingency', ed/tr. Brassier,R [Bloomsbury 2008], p.124


A Reaction

His dualism is crucial, along with his ontological argument, because they make all mentality supernatural. Remember, for Descartes animals are mindless machines.