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Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0300067739

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Discourse on the Method by René Descartes Pdf

Descartes' ideas not only changed the course of Western philosophy but also led to or transformed the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, physics and mathematics, political theory and ethics, psychoanalysis, and literature and the arts. This book reprints Descartes' major works, Discourse on Method and Meditations, and presents essays by leading scholars that explore his contributions in each of those fields and place his ideas in the context of his time and our own. There are chapters by David Weissman on metaphysics and psychoanalysis, John Post on epistemology, Lou Massa on physics and mathematics, William T. Bluhm on politics and ethics, and Thomas Pavel on literature and art. These essays are accompanied by others by David Weissman and by Stephen Toulmin that introduce the idea of intellectual lineages, discuss the period in which Descartes wrote, and reexamine the premises of his philosophy in light of contemporary philosophical, political, and social thinking.

Author : Rene Descartes
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9783986770655

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Meditations on First Philosophy by Rene Descartes Pdf

Meditations on First Philosophy Rene Descartes - Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy, the fundamental and originating work of the modern era in Western philosophy, is presented here in Donald Cress's completely revised edition of his well-established translation, bringing this version even closer to Descartes's original, while maintaining its clear and accessible style.

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : First philosophy
ISBN : 0941736121

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Meditations on First Philosophy by René Descartes Pdf

Author : A. Boyce Gibson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781315468075

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The Philosophy of Descartes by A. Boyce Gibson Pdf

Maintaining that it is impossible to understand the work of a philosopher without understanding the previous history of thought and the contemporaneous developments, this book, originally published in 1932, is an in-depth study of Descartes’ philosophy with a strong emphasis on the historical approach. It covers Descartes’ early life and education, before continuing to discuss his method of doubt, the existence of God, the scientific interpretation of nature, the unity of knowledge, the attributes of God and free-will.

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781786560643

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Delphi Collected Works of René Descartes (Illustrated) by René Descartes Pdf

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Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1989-12-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781624661983

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Passions of the Soul by René Descartes Pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Translator's Introduction Introduction by Genevieve Rodis-Lewis The Passions of the Soul: Preface PART I: About the Passions in General, and Incidentally about the Entire Nature of Man PART II: About the Number and Order of the Passions, and the Explanation of the Six Primitives PART III: About the Particular Passions Lexicon: Index to Lexicon Bibliography Index Index Locorum

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780141936062

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Meditations and Other Metaphysical Writings by René Descartes Pdf

Of all the works of the man claimed by many as the father of modern philosophy, the MEDITATIONS, first published in 1641, must surely be Rene Descartes' masterpiece. This volume consists of not only a new translation of the original Latin text and the expanded objections and replies, but also includes selected correspondence and other metaphysical writings from the period 1641-49.

Author : Richard A. Watson
Publisher : David R. Godine Publisher
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015054437234

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Cogito, Ergo Sum by Richard A. Watson Pdf

It was Descartes (1596-1650), says Watson (philosophy, Washington U., St. Louis), who established (or perhaps discovered) the rules of Reason, the foundation on which science and philosophy have been constructed since his time. He explores the life of the mathematician and philosopher, for readers who have no background in either field, but would l

Author : Duane Armitage,Maureen McQuerry
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593108826

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Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Happiness with Aristotle by Duane Armitage,Maureen McQuerry Pdf

Explore the importance of happiness with the youngest readers in a wonderfully accessible way. Even little children have big questions about life. Finding happiness is a lifelong goal and Aristotle thought deeply about it. Why are we here? What is the best way to live a happy life? Having friends who are fun and adventurous is important, but it's also important to have true friends who will help us be good people and tell us when we're straying from that. He also believed we have to love ourselves in order to love others and be happy. This book will prompt readers to concentrate on what makes them happy and how they can be a good friend to others and themselves. Look for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, Truth with Socrates, Happiness with Aristotle, Imagination with René Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato, and Truth with Socrates.

Author : A. C. Grayling
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781416522638

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Decartes by A. C. Grayling Pdf

Scientist, mathematician, traveller, soldier -- and spy -- René Descartes has been called the 'father of modern philosophy'. Born in 1596 into an era still dominated by the medieval mindset, he was one of the chief actors in the riveting drama that ushered in the modern world. His life coincided with an extraordinarily significant time in history -- the first half of the miraculous seventeenth century, replete with genius in the arts and sciences, and wracked by civil and international conflicts across Europe. Before his death in 1650 Descartes made immense contributions to an exceptionally wide range of fields and disciplines, and his assertion 'Cogito, ergo sum' ('I think, therefore I am') has become one of the most famous maxims in all philosophy. He was the very archetype of a 'Renaissance man', and yet surprisingly little is known about him. Drawing on new research and his own insights as one of our leading philosophers, A. C. Grayling presents a stunningly accessible and fascinating portrait of the man and the remarkable era in which he lived.

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : IND:39000000729769

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René Descartes: Principles of Philosophy by René Descartes Pdf

Descartes's Principles 0. / Philosophy is his longest and most ambitious work; it is the only work in which he attempted to actually deduce scientific knowledge from Cartesian metaphysics, as he repeatedly claimed was possible. Whatever the success of this attempt, there can be no doubt that it was enormously influential. Cartesian celestial mechanics held sway for well over a century, and some of the best minds of that period, including Leibniz, Malebranche, Euler, and the Bernoullis, attempted to modify and quantify the Cartesian theory of vortices into an acceptable alternative to Newton's theory of universal gravitation. Thus, the Principles is not only of inherent and historical interest philosophically but is also a seminal document in the history of science and of 17th Century thought. Principles of Philosophy was first published in Latin, in 1644. In 1647, a French translation, done by the Abbe Claude Picot and containing a great deal of additional material and a number of alterations in the original text, was published with Descartes's enthusiastic approval. Unlike some English translations of portions of the Principles, this translation uses the Latin text as its primary source; however, a good deal of additional material from Picot's translation has been included. There are several reasons for this. First, there is good evidence that Descartes himself was responsible for some of the additional material, including, of course, the Preface to the French translation.

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780486158174

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The Geometry of René Descartes by René Descartes Pdf

The great work that founded analytical geometry. Includes the original French text, Descartes' own diagrams, and the definitive Smith-Latham translation. "The greatest single step ever made in the progress of the exact sciences." — John Stuart Mill.

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1653
Category : Music
ISBN : WISC:89004482584

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Renatus Des-cartes Excellent Compendium of Musick by René Descartes Pdf

Author : Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia,René Descartes
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226204444

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The Correspondence between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and René Descartes by Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia,René Descartes Pdf

Between the years 1643 and 1649, Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia (1618–80) and René Descartes (1596–1650) exchanged fifty-eight letters—thirty-two from Descartes and twenty-six from Elisabeth. Their correspondence contains the only known extant philosophical writings by Elisabeth, revealing her mastery of metaphysics, analytic geometry, and moral philosophy, as well as her keen interest in natural philosophy. The letters are essential reading for anyone interested in Descartes’s philosophy, in particular his account of the human being as a union of mind and body, as well as his ethics. They also provide a unique insight into the character of their authors and the way ideas develop through intellectual collaboration. Philosophers have long been familiar with Descartes’s side of the correspondence. Now Elisabeth’s letters—never before available in translation in their entirety—emerge this volume, adding much-needed context and depth both to Descartes’s ideas and the legacy of the princess. Lisa Shapiro’s annotated edition—which also includes Elisabeth’s correspondence with the Quakers William Penn and Robert Barclay—will be heralded by students of philosophy, feminist theorists, and historians of the early modern period.

Author : René Descartes
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781603840569

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Meditations, Objections, and Replies by René Descartes Pdf

This edition features reliable, accessible translations; useful editorial materials; and a straightforward presentation of the Objections and Replies, including the objections from Caterus, Arnauld, and Hobbes, accompanied by Descartes' replies, in their entirety. The letter serving as a reply to Gassendi--in which several of Descartes' associates present Gassendi's best arguments and Descartes' replies--conveys the highlights and important issues of their notoriously extended exchange. Roger Ariew's illuminating Introduction discusses the Meditations and the intellectual environment surrounding its reception.