Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences - Softcover

Descartes, René

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444469177 ISBN 13: 9781444469172

Publisher: Aeterna, 2025

Synopsis

In a world clouded by uncertainty and conflicting opinions, René Descartes offers a striking path toward clarity and truth. "Discourse on the Method" is both a personal narrative and a profound philosophical treatise that reshaped the intellectual landscape of the Western world. With honesty and precision, Descartes recounts the doubts that led him to question all accepted knowledge, and the method he developed to rebuild thought on the firm foundation of reason. At the heart of his exploration lies the famous declaration, "I think, therefore I am"—a revolutionary insight that sparked modern philosophy. More than a historical document, this work remains a timeless guide for those seeking to think clearly, act rationally, and question deeply. Descartes’ lucid prose invites the reader on a journey of intellectual liberation, championing individual reason over inherited dogma. This essential text continues to influence thinkers, scientists, and seekers of truth to this day. Whether you're a student, a philosopher, or a curious reader, Descartes’ method offers a powerful lens through which to understand not just science and knowledge, but the very act of thinking itself.

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About the Author

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: Aeterna
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444469177
• ISBN 13: 9781444469172
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 47