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Virgin Philosophers:descartes

Virgin Philosophers:descartes

by PaulStrathern (Author)

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    Paperback 2002

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Synopsis

Descartes' famous pronouncement I think therefore I am is generally seen as the start of modern philosophy. In order to find the peace in which to follow his thoughts, Descartes took the curious step of joining the army. Later, living in Holland, he also produced ideas that revolutionized mathematics. The Virgin Philosophers series cover the lives and ideas of the major philosophers and attempts to clarify the mysteries of philosophy for the general reader.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 53
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Virgin Books
Published: 04 Apr 2002
ISBN 10: 0753506971
ISBN 13: 9780753506974

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Author Bio
Paul Strathern is a professional writer, a former Somerset Maugham prize winner and author of five novels, as well as biographies and travel books. As a university lecturer, he taught philosophy, but also mathematics and modern Italian poetry. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Mendeleyev's Dream: The Quest for the Elements and the forthcoming Dr Strangelove's Game (Hamish Hamilton)