Ideas from 'works' by René Descartes [1643], by Theme Structure
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6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 3. Nature of Numbers / g. Real numbers
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Descartes showed a one-one order-preserving match between points on a line and the real numbers [Hart,WD]
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / e. Substance critique
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Descartes thinks distinguishing substances from aggregates is pointless [Pasnau]
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12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 3. Representation
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Descartes said images can refer to objects without resembling them (as words do) [Tuck]
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16. Persons / F. Free Will / 4. For Free Will
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We have inner awareness of our freedom
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17. Mind and Body / A. Mind-Body Dualism / 2. Interactionism
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Descartes discussed the interaction problem, and compared it with gravity [Lycan]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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Nature is devoid of thought [Meillassoux]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / c. Matter as extension
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Matter can't just be Descartes's geometry, because a filler of the spaces is needed [Robinson,H]
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