Descartes y los frutos de la mecánica: la conquista de la buena vida terrenal

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  • Sergio García Rodríguez Universitat de les Illes Balears

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https://doi.org/10.7203/qfia.5.2.9931

Abstract

Descartes and the fruits of mechanics: the conquest of the earthly good life

 

 

Resumen: El proyecto de Descartes profesa un notable interés encaminado al dominio de la naturaleza que, en última instancia, debe conducir al sujeto a vivir la mejor vida posible. A este propósito se dirigen los distintos frutos, resultado de la ciencia cartesiana: Medicina, Moral y Mecánica. El presente artículo analiza los frutos de la mecánica a fin de determinar su papel respecto a la consecución de una buena vida. Para ello se analizará el tipo de bien de que nos provee la mecánica, así como los distintos instrumentos que permiten su consecución.

 

Palabras clave: artefactos, artesanos, bienes terrenales, buena vida, comodidad, Descartes, frutos de la mecánica.

 

 

Abstract: The Cartesian project professes a remarkable interest in the mastery of nature which, ultimately, leads the subject to live the best possible life. The various fruits of the philosophical tree which result from the Cartesian science —Medicine, Moral and Mechanics— are directed to this purpose. This paper analyzes the fruits of mechanics in order to determine its role in the achievement of a good life. For this purpose, it will be analyzed the kind of good which mechanics provides us and the various instruments necessary to achieve it.

 

Keywords: artifacts, craftsman, Descartes, comfort, earthly goods, fruits of mechanics, good life.

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Sergio García Rodríguez, Universitat de les Illes Balears

Doctorando en la Universitat de les Illes Balears

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Published

2018-11-29

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García Rodríguez, S. (2018). Descartes y los frutos de la mecánica: la conquista de la buena vida terrenal. Quaderns De Filosofia, 5(2), 29–48. https://doi.org/10.7203/qfia.5.2.9931
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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2018)

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