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A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays, this volume surveys the work of the 17th-century philosopher-scientist commonly regarded as the founder of modern philosophy, while integrating unique essays detailing the context and impact of his work.
  • Covers the full range of historical and philosophical perspectives on the work of Descartes
  • Discusses his seminal contributions to our understanding of skepticism, mind-body dualism, self-knowledge, innate ideas, substance, causality, God, and the nature of animals
  • Explores the philosophical significance of his contributions to mathematics and science
  • Concludes with a section on the impact of Descartes's work on subsequent philosophers

A Companion to Descartes

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Hardback by Janet Broughton , John Carriero

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A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays, this volume surveys the work of the 17th-century philosopher-scientist commonly regarded... Read more

    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 02/11/2007
    ISBN13: 9781405121545, 978-1405121545
    ISBN10: 1405121548

    Number of Pages: 558

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    Description

    A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays, this volume surveys the work of the 17th-century philosopher-scientist commonly regarded as the founder of modern philosophy, while integrating unique essays detailing the context and impact of his work.
    • Covers the full range of historical and philosophical perspectives on the work of Descartes
    • Discusses his seminal contributions to our understanding of skepticism, mind-body dualism, self-knowledge, innate ideas, substance, causality, God, and the nature of animals
    • Explores the philosophical significance of his contributions to mathematics and science
    • Concludes with a section on the impact of Descartes's work on subsequent philosophers

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