Spinoza and the Logical Limits of Mental Representation

This paper examines Spinoza’s view on the consistency of mental representation. First, I argue that he departs from Scholastic tradition by arguing that all mental states—whether desires, intentions, beliefs, perceptions, entertainings, etc.—must be logically consistent. Second, I argue that his end...

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Main Author: Galen Barry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Aperio 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Modern Philosophy
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Online Access:https://jmphil.org/articles/19