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ISBN13: 9781025978369
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selections provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational writings of René Descartes, the 17th-century French philosopher often heralded as the father of modern philosophy. This volume compiles essential excerpts from his most influential works, including Discourse on the Method, Meditations on First Philosophy, and The Principles of Philosophy. Through these texts, readers explore Descartes' revolutionary approach to human knowledge, characterized by his rigorous use of methodological doubt and his quest for indubitable certainty.
At the heart of this collection is the development of rationalism and the famous assertion, I think, therefore I am. The selections delve into arguments regarding the existence of God, the distinction between mind and body (Cartesian dualism), and the application of mathematical certainty to the study of the physical world. By bridging the gap between science and philosophy, Descartes paved the way for the Enlightenment and the advancement of modern intellectual inquiry. This anthology serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the transition from medieval scholasticism to a world defined by reason and systematic observation, making it a vital addition to any library of classical thought.
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