Treatise of man
Book • 1972
René Descartes' "Treatise of Man" is a philosophical work exploring the mechanics of the human body.
Descartes posits the body as a complex machine governed by natural laws, distinct from the soul or mind.
He describes various physiological processes, including sensation, movement, and digestion, as functions of this intricate mechanism.
The treatise reflects Descartes' broader mechanistic view of nature, seeking to explain phenomena through physical principles.
Although incomplete during his lifetime, it provides insights into his dualistic philosophy and his attempt to reconcile science and metaphysics.
The work remains influential in the history of science and philosophy, shaping subsequent understandings of the body-mind relationship.
Descartes posits the body as a complex machine governed by natural laws, distinct from the soul or mind.
He describes various physiological processes, including sensation, movement, and digestion, as functions of this intricate mechanism.
The treatise reflects Descartes' broader mechanistic view of nature, seeking to explain phenomena through physical principles.
Although incomplete during his lifetime, it provides insights into his dualistic philosophy and his attempt to reconcile science and metaphysics.
The work remains influential in the history of science and philosophy, shaping subsequent understandings of the body-mind relationship.
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