
Key Philosophical Writings Paperback / softback
by Rene Descartes
Edited by Enrique Chavez-Arvizo
Part of the Classics of World Literature series
Paperback / softback
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Translated by Elizabeth S. Haldane and G.R.T. Ross. Edited with an Introduction by Enrique Chavez-Arvizo. Rene Descartes (1569-1650), the 'father' of modern philosophy, is without doubt one of the greatest thinkers in history: his genius lies at the core of our contemporary intellectual identity.
Breaking with the conventions of his own time and suffering persecution by the Church as a consequence, Descartes in his writings - most of which are philosophical classics - attempted to answer the central questions surrounding the self, God, free-will and knowledge, using the science of thought as opposed to received wisdom based on the tenets of faith. This edition, the most comprehensive one-volume selection of Descartes' works available in English, includes his great essay, Discourse on Method.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:432 pages
- Publisher:Wordsworth Editions Ltd
- Publication Date:05/01/1997
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- ISBN:9781853264702
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:432 pages
- Publisher:Wordsworth Editions Ltd
- Publication Date:05/01/1997
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- ISBN:9781853264702