This essay is primarily about some foundational problems in economic theory. I shall approach the... more This essay is primarily about some foundational problems in economic theory. I shall approach these problems by focusing on the natural kinds postulated in economic theory and physical theory. I hope to develop some understanding of how we can think of natural ...
Descartes’s interrelated theories of attributes and conceptual distinction (or rational distincti... more Descartes’s interrelated theories of attributes and conceptual distinction (or rational distinction) are developed. This follows Nolan (1997) in identifying substances and their attributes as they exist apart from the mind’s concepts. This resource is then used to articulate a solution to a famous problem about Descartes’s concept of substance. The key is that the concept of substance is itself to be regarded as an attribute of independently existing things.
Descartes held that practicing mathematics was important for developing the mental faculties nece... more Descartes held that practicing mathematics was important for developing the mental faculties necessary for science and a virtuous life. Otherwise, he maintained that the proper uses of mathematics were extremely limited. This article discusses his reasons which include a theory of education, the metaphysics of matter, and a psychologistic theory of deductive reasoning. It is argued that these reasons cohere with his system of philosophy.
Descartes on the creation of the eternal truths and God's voluntarism. From ACTA PHILOSOP... more Descartes on the creation of the eternal truths and God's voluntarism. From ACTA PHILOSOPHICA FENNICA, 1999
This paper is directed toward two goals that turn out to be closely related. The first is a clari... more This paper is directed toward two goals that turn out to be closely related. The first is a clarification of the extent to which our understanding of problems in political philosophy can be improved by attending to the nature of scientific explanation. The second is to mount a ...
... This is a book about some fundamental aspects of Spinoza's mature metaphysics. .... more ... This is a book about some fundamental aspects of Spinoza's mature metaphysics. ... Within this focus, Garrett con-centrates on Spinoza's method. ... of advancing his systematic philosophy by means of eccentric com-mentaries on such authors as Maimonides, Newton, and Kant. ...
This essay is primarily about some foundational problems in economic theory. I shall approach the... more This essay is primarily about some foundational problems in economic theory. I shall approach these problems by focusing on the natural kinds postulated in economic theory and physical theory. I hope to develop some understanding of how we can think of natural ...
Descartes’s interrelated theories of attributes and conceptual distinction (or rational distincti... more Descartes’s interrelated theories of attributes and conceptual distinction (or rational distinction) are developed. This follows Nolan (1997) in identifying substances and their attributes as they exist apart from the mind’s concepts. This resource is then used to articulate a solution to a famous problem about Descartes’s concept of substance. The key is that the concept of substance is itself to be regarded as an attribute of independently existing things.
Descartes held that practicing mathematics was important for developing the mental faculties nece... more Descartes held that practicing mathematics was important for developing the mental faculties necessary for science and a virtuous life. Otherwise, he maintained that the proper uses of mathematics were extremely limited. This article discusses his reasons which include a theory of education, the metaphysics of matter, and a psychologistic theory of deductive reasoning. It is argued that these reasons cohere with his system of philosophy.
Descartes on the creation of the eternal truths and God's voluntarism. From ACTA PHILOSOP... more Descartes on the creation of the eternal truths and God's voluntarism. From ACTA PHILOSOPHICA FENNICA, 1999
This paper is directed toward two goals that turn out to be closely related. The first is a clari... more This paper is directed toward two goals that turn out to be closely related. The first is a clarification of the extent to which our understanding of problems in political philosophy can be improved by attending to the nature of scientific explanation. The second is to mount a ...
... This is a book about some fundamental aspects of Spinoza's mature metaphysics. .... more ... This is a book about some fundamental aspects of Spinoza's mature metaphysics. ... Within this focus, Garrett con-centrates on Spinoza's method. ... of advancing his systematic philosophy by means of eccentric com-mentaries on such authors as Maimonides, Newton, and Kant. ...
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