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Full Idea
Truth is such a transcendentally clear notion that it cannot be further defined.
Gist of Idea
Truth is such a transcendentally clear notion that it cannot be further defined
Source
René Descartes (Letters to Mersenne [1640], 1642), quoted by Pascal Engel - Truth Intro
Book Ref
Engel,Pascal: 'Truth' [Acumen 2002], p.6
A Reaction
This is the view endorsed by Davidson. It is tempting to take basic concepts as axiomatic, but philosophers can't make that move every time they are in trouble. I have to say, though, that truth is a good candidate.
3652 | I can't prove the soul is indestructible, only that it is separate from the mortal body [Descartes] |
3653 | My Meditations are the complete foundation of my physics [Descartes] |
4736 | Truth is such a transcendentally clear notion that it cannot be further defined [Descartes] |