Single Idea 6904

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / H. Continental Philosophy / 1. Continental Philosophy]

Full Idea

The beginning of Descartes' philosophy, namely, the abstraction from sensation and matter, is the beginning of modern speculative philosophy.

Gist of Idea

Modern philosophy begins with Descartes' abstraction from sensation and matter

Source

Ludwig Feuerbach (Principles of Philosophy of the Future [1843], §10)

Book Reference

Feuerbach,Ludwig: 'Principles of the Philosophy of the Future', ed/tr. Vogel,M [Hackett 1986], p.13


A Reaction

In Britain it might be said that modern philosophy begins with a rebellion against Descartes' move. Feuerbach is charting the movement towards idealism.