Against the new Cartesian Circle |
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| Authors: | Everett Fulmer C.P. Ragland |
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| Affiliation: | Philosophy Department, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA |
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| Abstract: | In two recent papers, Michael Della Rocca accuses Descartes of reasoning circularly in the Fourth Meditation. This alleged new circle is distinct from, and more vicious than, the traditional Cartesian Circle arising in the Third Meditation. We explain Della Rocca’s reasons for this accusation, showing that his argument is invalid. |
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| Keywords: | Descartes meditations circularity Cartesian Circle fourth meditation Michael Della Rocca |
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