A companion to Descartes / edited by Janet Broughton and John Carriero.
"A collection of more than 30 newly 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...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Malden, MA :
Blackwell Pub.,
2007.
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| Series: | Blackwell companions to philosophy ;
38. |
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| Online Access: | Contributor biographical information |
| Summary: | "A collection of more than 30 newly 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 his work 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"--Publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 542 pages ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1405121548 9781405121545 |