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Studies In The Cartesian Philosophy (1902)

Studies In The Cartesian Philosophy (1902)

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ISBN10: 1104564246
ISBN13: 9781104564247
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Studies in the Cartesian Philosophy is a book written by Norman Kemp Smith and published in 1902. The book is a collection of essays that explore the philosophy of Ren����� Descartes, a French philosopher who is widely regarded as the father of modern philosophy. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a specific aspect of Descartes' philosophy. The first part examines Descartes' method of doubt, which he used to question the validity of all knowledge. The second part focuses on Descartes' theory of substance, which posits that the world is composed of two distinct substances: mind and matter. The third part explores Descartes' views on the nature of the human soul and its relationship to the body. Throughout the book, Smith provides a detailed analysis of Descartes' ideas, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. He also places Descartes' philosophy in its historical context, discussing how it influenced later philosophers and intellectual movements. Overall, Studies in the Cartesian Philosophy is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the ideas of one of the most important philosophers in Western history. It is a valuable resource for students of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas.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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