Descartes: a guide for the perplexed
Descartes: a Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Descartes' philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing and ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book covers the whole range of Descartes' philosophical work, offering a thematic review of his thought, together with detailed examination of the texts commonly encountered by students, including the Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy. Geared towards the specific…
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- Full title :Descartes : a guide for the perplexed / Justin Skirry.
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Descartes: a Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Descartes' philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing and ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book covers the whole range of Descartes' philosophical work, offering a thematic review of his thought, together with detailed examination of the texts commonly encountered by students, including the Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Descartes' thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of the philosophical trends and influences apparent in his thought. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.
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- Publication Date:©2008.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Continuum
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2008.
The Physical Object
- Description:xi, 182 pages ; : 23 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780826489852, 0826489850, 9780826489869, 0826489869
- oclc:ocn154678058
- LC Classification:B1873
- Dewey Decimal:194
Table of Contents
1. Method; 2. Mind and Idea; 3. The Existence of God; 4. Knowledge; 5. Body; 6. The Mind-Body Relation; 7. Sensations, Passions, and Morals.
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