{"product_id":"9783110175387","title":"Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy : A Study of the Moral Foundations of Descartes' Theory of Knowledge (Quellen und Studien zur Philosophie)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe series, founded in 1970, publishes works which either combine studies in the history of philosophy with a systematic approach or bring together systematic studies with reconstructions from the history of philosophy. Monographs are published in English as well as in German.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much does what we think depend on what we want? Descartes' much-discussed position has often been interpreted to mean that we hold an opinion as the result of a decision. In Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy, Araujo argues against this interpretation, asserting that we retain control over our opinions only through selective attention. Even for this limited control, however, Cartesian Scepticism implies the possibility of self-delusion, symbolized in the writings of Descartes by the figure of the evil god. Hence, the existence of an evil god would not only cast doubt on our claims to knowledge but also jeopardize our freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this new interpretation, the Cartesian Scepticism, which is usually ascribed only epistemic significance, proves relevant for a fundamental moral question, that of human autonomy in general.\u003c\/p\u003e Marcelo de Araujo ist Privatdozent für Philosophie an der Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.","brand":"De Gruyter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763326497003,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":296.63,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4484\/5803\/files\/9783110175387-1.jpg?v=1781718415","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.sg\/zh\/products\/9783110175387","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}