The Descartes Dictionary (Bloomsbury Philosophy Dictionaries) - Softcover

Smith, Kurt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472510100 ISBN 13: 9781472510105

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Academic, 2015

Synopsis

The Descartes Dictionary is an accessible guide to the world of the seventeenth-century philosopher René Descartes. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all his major works, ideas and influences, and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Descartes' thought.

The introduction provides a biographical sketch, a brief account of Descartes' philosophical works, and a summary of the current state of Cartesian studies, discussing trends in research over the past four decades. The A-Z entries include clear definitions of the key terms used in Descartes' writings and detailed synopses of his works. Also included are entries noting philosophical influences, of both figures that influenced Descartes and those that he in turn influenced.

For anyone reading or studying Descartes, rationalism, or modern philosophy more generally, this original resource provides a wealth of useful information, analysis, and criticism. Including clear explanations of often complex terminology, The Descartes Dictionary covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Descartes' philosophy.

About this title

Book Description:

A fully cross-referenced A-Z guide to the ideas and works of René Descartes-heralded as the first modern philosopher of the Western world.

About the Author:

Kurt Smith is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Academic
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472510100
• ISBN 13: 9781472510105
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144