Rule XIX
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Rule XIX is one of René Descartes’ methodological maxims in "Rules for the Direction of the Mind," outlining a specific guideline for conducting clear and orderly reasoning in the pursuit of knowledge.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Rule Nineteen | 1 |
| Rule XIX canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1783715 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rule XIX Context triple: [Rules for the Direction of the Mind, hasPart, Rule XIX]
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A.
Riot Act
Riot Act is a 2002 studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, noted for its politically charged themes and experimental, introspective sound.
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B.
Rouse
Rouse is a surname most notably associated with Pete Rouse, an American political consultant and former White House official.
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C.
The Battery
The Battery is a historic defensive seawall and promenade in Charleston, South Carolina, famed for its antebellum homes and views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter.
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D.
Muster
Muster, commonly known as Aggie Muster, is a cherished Texas A&M University tradition in which Aggies worldwide gather annually to honor and remember fellow Aggies who have passed away.
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E.
The Right Reason
The Right Reason is a collection of essays by conservative commentator William F. Buckley Jr. that articulates and defends his political and philosophical views.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rule XIX Target entity description: Rule XIX is one of René Descartes’ methodological maxims in "Rules for the Direction of the Mind," outlining a specific guideline for conducting clear and orderly reasoning in the pursuit of knowledge.
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A.
Riot Act
Riot Act is a 2002 studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, noted for its politically charged themes and experimental, introspective sound.
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B.
Rouse
Rouse is a surname most notably associated with Pete Rouse, an American political consultant and former White House official.
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C.
The Battery
The Battery is a historic defensive seawall and promenade in Charleston, South Carolina, famed for its antebellum homes and views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter.
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D.
Muster
Muster, commonly known as Aggie Muster, is a cherished Texas A&M University tradition in which Aggies worldwide gather annually to honor and remember fellow Aggies who have passed away.
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E.
The Right Reason
The Right Reason is a collection of essays by conservative commentator William F. Buckley Jr. that articulates and defends his political and philosophical views.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
epistemological principle
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methodological maxim ⓘ philosophical rule ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
guide the orderly progression of thought
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prevent confusion in complex reasoning ⓘ secure reliable knowledge ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
mathematical reasoning
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philosophical analysis ⓘ scientific inquiry ⓘ |
| author | René Descartes ⓘ |
| collectionPosition | later rule in the sequence ⓘ |
| documentedIn | manuscripts of Rules for the Direction of the Mind ⓘ |
| field |
epistemology
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logic ⓘ philosophy of mind ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ |
| hasInterpretation |
directive for maintaining order in complex investigations
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guideline for structuring chains of reasoning ⓘ |
| hasLanguage |
French
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Latin ⓘ |
| hasOrderNumber | 19 ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalRole |
contributes to Descartes’ theory of method
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supports Descartes’ general method of analysis and synthesis ⓘ |
| hasTitle |
Regula XIX
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Rule XIX self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Rule Nineteen
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| influencedBy |
mathematical method
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scholastic logic ⓘ |
| influences |
later Cartesian philosophy
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modern scientific method ⓘ rationalist epistemology ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
clarity and distinctness in reasoning
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method of reasoning ⓘ orderly conduct of the understanding ⓘ |
| partOf | Rules for the Direction of the Mind ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Book I of Geometry (Descartes)
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surface form:
Cartesian method
clear and distinct ideas ⓘ methodic doubt ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 17th century ⓘ |
| workContext |
early work of René Descartes
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uncompleted treatise ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Rule XIX Description of subject: Rule XIX is one of René Descartes’ methodological maxims in "Rules for the Direction of the Mind," outlining a specific guideline for conducting clear and orderly reasoning in the pursuit of knowledge.
Referenced by (2)
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