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The Unconscious of Thought in Leibniz, Spinoza, and Hume
The Unconscious of Thought in Leibniz, Spinoza, and Hume
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Three early modern philosophers, Spinoza, Leibniz, and Hume, distinguished themselves from other thinkers by recognizing that minds involve ideas and patterns of thinking that are not conscious. This insight has significant implications for their conceptions of freedom and ethics, as it allows us to understand how people can act against their own interests and in spite of their consciously knowing better. Morejon's book provides a metaphysics of ideas that is helpful for thinking through important problems in contemporary political theory.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2024
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Three early modern philosophers—Spinoza, Leibniz, and Hume—recognized that minds inherently involve ideas and patterns of thinking that are not conscious. Morejon demonstrates that this distinction sets them apart from other prominent early modern thinkers who associated thinking with consciousness, such as Descartes, Malebranche, and Locke. The prevailing belief that thought is synonymous with consciousness persists even today. In contrast, Leibniz, Spinoza, and Hume propose that thought is not necessarily tied to consciousness. Morejon delves into the implications of this insight for their conceptions of freedom and ethics. By thoroughly examining the primary works of these three thinkers and situating them within the historical context of Western philosophy, he reveals that their collective insights offer a unique metaphysics of ideas that is invaluable for addressing contemporary political theory's pressing issues. Specifically, it enables us to comprehend how individuals can act against their self-interest and despite their conscious awareness of better alternatives. Readers will acquire a nuanced comprehension of Leibniz, Spinoza, and Hume's perspectives on the metaphysics of ideas, the nature of the human mind, and the boundaries of individual freedom.
Weight: 332g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399504812
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