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Synopsis
A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopher’s ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs.
- An elegant, compelling and insightful introduction to Descartes' life and work.
- Discusses a broad range of his most scrutinized philosophical thought, including his contributions to logic, philosophy of the mind, epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of religion.
- Explores the subtleties of Descartes' seemingly contradictory beliefs.
- Addresses themes left unexamined in other works on Descartes.
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A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopherrsquo;s ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. Examining Descartesrsquo; life and work, this book includes a broad range of his most scrutinized philosophical thought, including his contributions to logic, philosophy of the mind, epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of religion. Additionally, themes often left unexamined are addressed, bringing new perspectives on one of philosophyrsquo;s most studied, and most influential figures. Written in an elegant and compelling manner that echoes Descartesrsquo; own writing, Gombay presents the reader with an accessible but challenging text that offers a strong background and new insights into Descartesrsquo; life and work.
About the Author
André Gombay has been chief editor of the Œuvres complètes de René Descartes on CD ROM, and has written on seventeenth-century philosophers. He has taught in Canada, Europe, and Uganda.
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- PublisherWiley-Blackwell
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0631233458
- ISBN 13 9780631233459
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages168
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