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René Descartes, known as the father of analytical geometry and modern philosophy, published the 'Method of Discourse' in 1637, which outlines a systematic approach to doubt and truth. The Cartesian method consists of four rules: evidence, analysis, synthesis, and checks, which guide individuals in reaching undeniable truths. Practical examples illustrate how these rules can be applied in everyday situations, such as evaluating claims, solving problems, organizing tasks, and reviewing work.
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René Descartes, known as the father of analytical geometry and modern philosophy, published the 'Method of Discourse' in 1637, which outlines a systematic approach to doubt and truth. The Cartesian method consists of four rules: evidence, analysis, synthesis, and checks, which guide individuals in reaching undeniable truths. Practical examples illustrate how these rules can be applied in everyday situations, such as evaluating claims, solving problems, organizing tasks, and reviewing work.
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Method
Cartesian
(René Descartes)
ABDIEL AMEZCUA
René Descartes
Considered the father of analytical geometry and of
modern philosophy.
He published the Method of Discourse in the year 1637, in
Netherlands.
It is translated into Latin and published in Amsterdam in
1656.
His work is one of the most respected and accredited.
in the history of modern philosophy.
Thanks to his work, the natural sciences had
a great evolution.
Cartesian method
It is also known as the
discourse on the method.
It is one that consists of applying a
methodical doubt, that is to say, it is about
to doubt all displayed truth
in order to recognize the truths
of which one cannot doubt any longer.
Rules of the Discourse on the Method
The Cartesian method consists of 4 steps or rules to
to follow to reach an undeniable truth:
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2. Rule of analysis
3. Synthesis rule
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1.- Rule of evidence
Do not accept as true anything unless
let it be evident that it really was.
2.- Rule of analysis
Divide the problem into different parts,
to solve more easily what is
is studying.
3.- Rule of synthesis
Once all the parts are studied, one...
make a synthesis, and the data is organized from
from the simplest to the most complex.
4.- Rule of checks
They must be done
complete enumerations and
general, classifying as such
a way to be sure of
that is not omitted
absolutely nothing.
Examples in everyday life
Rule of evidence
Imagine that you meet someone who claims to be
kind, but you saw that he is rude towards
his classmates and teachers.
Are you going to believe what it says? (Be nice) or are you going to believe it
what you saw (what is evident)
Examples in everyday life
Rule of analysis
When solving a physics problem, for example,
not all data is taken and an attempt is made to resolve it
On the contrary, the data is analyzed in a way
independent to make small equations that
Little by little they lead you to the result.
Examples in everyday life
Rule of synthesis
Commonly in exams, students tend to see
What are the easiest exercises to do?
first, to have all the remaining time to do
the most complicated.
Examples in everyday life
Rule of checks
When we do any work or essay, we
It is always advisable to do a final review to see
if there are spelling mistakes or if something is being omitted
some point, although many times we forget to do it.
References
S/N.. (2015). Definition of Cartesian Method. NOVEMBER 8,
2016, CONCEPT DEFINITION OF Website:
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S/N. (2011). The 4 rules of the Cartesian method applied in your day
on day. NOVEMBER 8, 2016, of FRESH BREAKFAST Website:
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