Key Philosophical Writings (Classics of World Literature)

Key Philosophical Writings (Classics of World Literature)

by Rene Descartes (Author), Tom Griffith (Series Editor), Elizabeth S. Haldane (Translator), G.R.T. Ross (Translator), Enrique Chavez-Arvizo (Introduction), Enrique Chavez-Arvizo (Editor)

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Translated by Elizabeth S. Haldane and G.R.T. Ross. Edited with an Introduction by Enrique Chavez-Arvizo. Rene Descartes (1569-1650), the 'father' of modern philosophy, is without doubt one of the greatest thinkers in history: his genius lies at the core of our contemporary intellectual identity. Breaking with the conventions of his own time and suffering persecution by the Church as a consequence, Descartes in his writings - most of which are philosophical classics - attempted to answer the central questions surrounding the self, God, free-will and knowledge, using the science of thought as opposed to received wisdom based on the tenets of faith. This edition, the most comprehensive one-volume selection of Descartes' works available in English, includes his great essay, Discourse on Method.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Published: 05 Jan 1997

ISBN 10: 1853264709
ISBN 13: 9781853264702