PHIL 364 Lecture 2: 5-31-17
6 Jun 2017
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1637: discourse on the method (rejection of the past document*) Written in the vernacular (french); usually published in latin (the language of the church) Meaning he was addressing intellectual individuals outside the church; emerging merchant class. The past = dangerous/irrational to think about; should focus on the present. Tells audience not to read the bible or else will bring about downfall. Don"t have to be a theologian to get to heaven. How can you have free will if god knows what you"re going to have for dinner just need to know how to use it tonight? . Believes philosophy is the foundation of the sciences. 1) find method that lets us use our mind properly; 2) apply it to problems; 3) will allow us to manipulate science. New science will give us infinite devices that will allow us to enjoy the goods of the earth trouble-free (cid:0)
