The theory of passions in cartesian philosophy

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The aim of this thesis is to investigate the passions in Cartesian philosophy. It analyses the nature, characteristics and the causes of passions as discussed by Descartes in his correspondence with Princess Elizabeth and his last book The Passions of the Soul (Les passions de l’âme). This thesis purports to explain Descartes’ ethical view by examining the physical mechanism of the passions and their relation to the soul. The reason, will and their essential roles in Cartesian ethics are discussed.

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General Philosophical Works.

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/16570

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I. Aksoy, “The theory of passions in cartesian philosophy,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2006.