Meditations of Descartes: A Ground-Breaking Exploration of Reason, Existence & the Nature of Reality (Library of Alexandria)

Descartes, René; Zengerink, Tim

ISBN 10: 180629768X / ISBN 13: 9781806297689

Published by Library of Alexandria, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Meditations of Descartes: A Ground-Breaking Exploration of Reason, Existence & the Nature of Reality (Library of Alexandria)
• Publisher: Library of Alexandria
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 180629768X
• ISBN 13: 9781806297689
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

What if you could doubt everything-and in doing so, discover the only truth that cannot be denied?

The Meditations of Descartes is one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. In just six tightly structured meditations, René Descartes challenges every assumption-about knowledge, perception, identity, and the physical world-to arrive at a singular, profound insight: that thought itself is the undeniable proof of existence.

Descartes begins his journey by casting doubt on all his previous beliefs. Could his senses deceive him? Could he be dreaming? Could a powerful deceiver be manipulating his reality? Through logical and methodical introspection, he carves a path toward clarity, leading to a groundbreaking vision of mind-body dualism, the existence of God, and the distinction between the material and immaterial.

This modernized edition translates Descartes' classic into crisp, accessible English-preserving its philosophical rigor while making it approachable for modern readers and students. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the origins of scientific thinking, consciousness studies, or foundational questions about what it means to be.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation of Meditations of Descartes:

• The Birth of Modern Philosophy - Explore Descartes' radical method of doubt and its revolutionary impact on Western thought.
• "I Think, Therefore I Am" - Understand the full context and implications of this iconic philosophical statement.
• God, Mind, and Matter - Engage with Descartes' arguments for the existence of God and the separation of mind and body.
• Tools for Critical Thinking - Learn to examine assumptions, clarify beliefs, and build a system of knowledge from first principles.
• A Clear, Modern Adaptation - Grasp Descartes' complex ideas without losing the precision and beauty of the original text.

Join Descartes on a fearless journey inward-and discover why this text remains a cornerstone of rational inquiry and philosophical enlightenment