SUMMARY - Meditations And Other Metaphysical Writings By Rene Descartes

Written by Shortcut Edition

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

By reading this summary, you will discover the importance of free will in understanding the concept of freedom.

You will also discover :

• the usefulness of doubt in everyday life ;
• how to get rid of your prejudices;
• how to distinguish the true from the false;
• what constitutes a man ;
• how to become a truly free man;
• how to discern dream from reality.

Published in 1641, Descartes' Metaphysical Meditations constitute a breakthrough in the history of philosophy because of their rationalism. Faced with skepticism that refutes truths and certainties, Descartes claims the existence of legitimate knowledge. This knowledge is the means to access freedom. Indeed, to become perfectly free, you must learn to use your free will. This requires you to get rid of your prejudices in order to apprehend the world through what you are sure you can prove. However, how can you distinguish the true from the false?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shortcut Edition
• Release date: Apr 11, 2024
• ISBN: 9798882298578