THE TRINITY OF THOUGHT IN CARTESIAN RATIONALISM

Abstract

The paper sets out to examine the key features of Rene Descartes philosophy. Of note is his set out objectives in rationalistic epistemology. He had in his mind, the aim of establishing a sound epistemological foundation for science which should in turn facilitate scientific and technological development. This commitment to an epistemological foundation according to him empowers man to have mastery of his intellectual powers as a parameter for gaining control of his environment. The outcome of his position manifested in the works philosophy long after him, especially his successors, namely, Spinoza and Leibnitz. This study is therefore the tripod examination entailed in the process of his philosophizing. The study adopts analytic method.