Descartes: A Study of His Philosophy

摘要

The cogitare embraces all kinds of thought processes including the two major modes, which are sense perceptions and volition. [...] as soon as I think, even if I am not sure about this cogitare, it cannot be doubted that an I - though in itself not clear - is. Descartes holds a number of truths derived from "natural light," some are clear as such whereas other require removal of prejudice - which is a willed clear and distinct judgment.