A Discourse On The Method Of Rightly Conducting The Reason And Seeking Truth In The Sciences - Hardcover

Descartes, Rene

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1161428615 ISBN 13: 9781161428612

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""A Discourse On The Method Of Rightly Conducting The Reason And Seeking Truth In The Sciences"" is a philosophical treatise written by the famous French philosopher and mathematician, Rene Descartes. First published in 1637, it is considered one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. The book is divided into six parts, each discussing different aspects of Descartes' method of reasoning and seeking truth. In the first part, Descartes explains his method of doubt, where he questions everything he knows and believes to be true. The second part discusses the importance of breaking down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts. The third part deals with the importance of clear and distinct ideas, which are necessary for arriving at true knowledge. In the fourth part, Descartes applies his method to the study of mathematics, which he believes is the most certain of all sciences. He also introduces the concept of analytic geometry, which uses algebraic equations to describe geometric shapes. The fifth part discusses the nature of the human mind and how it can arrive at knowledge through reason alone. Descartes argues that the mind is separate from the body and that it can exist independently of it. Finally, in the sixth part, Descartes applies his method to the study of physics and the natural world. He argues that all natural phenomena can be explained through the laws of physics and that the universe operates according to a set of mechanical principles. Overall, ""A Discourse On The Method Of Rightly Conducting The Reason And Seeking Truth In The Sciences"" is a seminal work in the history of philosophy, science, and mathematics. It introduced new methods of reasoning and inquiry that have had a lasting impact on Western thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Ren? Descartes, known as the Father of Modern Philosophy and inventor of Cartesian coordinates, was a seventeenth century French philosopher, mathematician, and writer. Descartes made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and mathematics, and was a proponent of rationalism, believing strongly in fact and deductive reasoning. Working in both French and Latin, he wrote many mathematical and philosophical works including The World, Discourse on a Method, Meditations on First Philosophy, and Passions of the Soul. He is perhaps best known for originating the statement I think, therefore I am.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1161428615
• ISBN 13: 9781161428612
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48