A Companion to Descartes
Janet Broughton, John Carriero
A collection of more than 30 specially 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 the work of Descartes
- 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
Рік:
2007
Видавництво:
Wiley-Blackwell
Мова:
english
Сторінки:
560
ISBN 10:
0470765844
ISBN 13:
9781405121545
Серії:
Blackwell Companions to Philosophy
Файл:
PDF, 2.77 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2007