Single Idea 3653

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / G. Scientific Philosophy / 3. Scientism]

Full Idea

My six Meditations contain all the foundations of my physics, …and their principles destroy those of Aristotle.

Gist of Idea

My Meditations are the complete foundation of my physics

Source

René Descartes (Letters to Mersenne [1640], 1641.01.28)

Book Reference

Descartes,René: 'Philosophical Essays and Correspondence', ed/tr. Ariew,Roger [Hackett 2000], p.96