Discourse on Method & Meditations on First Philosophy

Descartes, Rene

ISBN 10: 1460903560 / ISBN 13: 9781460903568

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discourse on Method & Meditations on First Philosophy
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1460903560
• ISBN 13: 9781460903568
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

René Descartes (1596 – 1650) was a French philosopher, mathematician, physicist, and writer who has been dubbed the "Father of Modern Philosophy", and much subsequent Western philosophy is a response to his writings, which are studied closely to this day. Descartes' influence in mathematics is also apparent; the Cartesian coordinate system—allowing geometric shapes to be expressed in algebraic equations—was named after him. He is credited as the father of analytical geometry. Descartes was also one of the key figures in the Scientific Revolution.

In particular, his DISCOURSE ON METHOD and MEDITATIONS ON FIRST PHILOSOPHY continue to be standard texts at most university philosophy departments and essential reading for lovers of philosophy in general.

About the Author

Donald A. Cress is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of ?Wisconsin, Parkside. His translations of Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy and Discourse on Method are also published by Hackett.