Meditations on First Philosophy

Meditations on First Philosophy …………. 

I asked my friend whether he has read the book Called

” Meditations on First Philosophy" …………. he said ‘No’

I asked him whether you know the Author of this book, he started guessing.

First he said’ OSHO;

Then he said about; MAHESH YOG of TM,

Finally he said ‘It must be book regarding ‘Zen Meditation’.

With smile on my face he become little agitated.

I said,’ you are meditation student cool; I will tell you something about Meditation on First Philosophy’.

Really, speaking till recently I my self was also not aware of any such book. I had a little information that there is some one called Descartes as a philosopher. Because his name was mentioned by Osho and also by Fritjof Capra in his book called 'Tao of Physics',So,I had little cur city.

 Rene Descartes’ is known as father of modern philosophy. His contribution to mathematics and physics is note worthy. He is credited as father of analytical Geometry, bridge between algebra & geometry; crucial to the discovery of infinitesimal calculus and analysis. His most enduring legacies were his development of analytical geometry. He invented the conversion of representing unknowns in equations by x, y, z, and known by a, b, and c’’

He lived during the period 1596 to 1650. I am not taking you to the history. René’s famous work “Meditations on First Philosophy” on completion he circulated to other philosopher for comments and criticism. He added six set to the first edition this was during 1641-42.This is the standard book prescribed by most universities philosophy department.

Topic is vast and difficult to comprehend unless you having inclination for philosophical discussions and understanding.

I shall make it digestible. Let, me make is clear that I am not student of philosophy neither I am student of physics nor a spiritual master.

 Meditations on First Philosophy…. first edition…The subtitle is

”What can be called doubt?”

Meditator has believed number of falsehoods during his life & faultiness’ of body of knowledge. The foundation of knowledge he has been built from falsehood.

What is the source of Knowledge?

First from through authorities/people/books & they may very.

Second come from senses. What ever is conceived through senses need not be true.

Third is through reasoning.

We have accepted, even from, youth, many false opinions for true and they are based on highly doubtful, need to oneself of all the opinions adopted, based on new foundation;

One has to drop all the thoughts, knowledge and start fresh to from foundation of knowledge. He has seated himself along, by the fire, free from all the worries so that one can demolish former opinion with care.

It looks like bouncer. I will explain… do not move.

I shall cover famous statement 'Cognito ergo Sum’

Thanks for being with me’

Ajeet Bhide