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Cartesianism

Cartesianism

Mahony, Michael J.

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ISBN10: 1161402349
ISBN13: 9781161402346
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 152
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Cartesianism by Michael J. Mahony is a comprehensive study of the philosophy of Ren����� Descartes, the 17th-century French philosopher who is widely considered to be the father of modern Western philosophy. The book explores Descartes' ideas on knowledge, reality, and the nature of the self, as well as his contributions to the fields of mathematics and science. Mahony traces the development of Cartesianism from Descartes' early works to its influence on subsequent philosophers and thinkers, and examines the criticisms and controversies that have arisen around Descartes' ideas over the centuries. The book is written in clear, accessible language and is suitable for both students and scholars of philosophy.1925. Contents: Rene Descartes; exposition of his philosophical system; its constructive aspect; critical examination; criticism; occasionalism; ontologism; pre-established harmony of Leibnitz and the pantheism of Spinoza; some practical lessons to be learned from Cartesianism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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