Meditations and Other Metaphysical Writings

Author: René Descartes
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141936061
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
Of all the works of the man claimed by many as the father of modern philosophy, the MEDITATIONS, first published in 1641, must surely be Rene Descartes' masterpiece. This volume consists of not only a new translation of the original Latin text and the expanded objections and replies, but also includes selected correspondence and other metaphysical writings from the period 1641-49.

Meditations on First Philosophy & Other Metaphysical Writings

Author: René Descartes
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398809985
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 381

Book Description
The Meditations on First Philosophy is one of Descartes's best-known works and one of the most influential philosophical texts ever written, this treatise offers Descartes' metaphysical views on the relationship between the mind and thought, the nature of reality and how accumulated knowledge and our experiences affect us. First published in 1641, the work consists of six meditations on the following topics: the dubiousness of thoughts and assumptions - as Descartes puts it, 'what can be called into doubt'; the nature of the human mind; the existence of God; truth versus falsehood; the essence of material things and, finally, the difference between mind and body. For anyone interested in the study of philosophy, this is an essential and illuminating read. This volume also includes the great philosopher's Discourse on the Method, a brilliant discussion of reasoning and experimentation which helped establish the foundations of the scientific process, a selection of enlightening essays from his Principles of Philosophy and a classic introduction by Frank Sewall.

Meditations on First Philosophy

Author: René Descartes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780941736121
Category : First philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Discourse on the Method

Author: René Descartes
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300067736
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Descartes' ideas not only changed the course of Western philosophy but also led to or transformed the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, physics and mathematics, political theory and ethics, psychoanalysis, and literature and the arts. This book reprints Descartes' major works, Discourse on Method and Meditations, and presents essays by leading scholars that explore his contributions in each of those fields and place his ideas in the context of his time and our own. There are chapters by David Weissman on metaphysics and psychoanalysis, John Post on epistemology, Lou Massa on physics and mathematics, William T. Bluhm on politics and ethics, and Thomas Pavel on literature and art. These essays are accompanied by others by David Weissman and by Stephen Toulmin that introduce the idea of intellectual lineages, discuss the period in which Descartes wrote, and reexamine the premises of his philosophy in light of contemporary philosophical, political, and social thinking.

Meditations, Objections, and Replies

Author: René Descartes
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 1603840567
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
This edition features reliable, accessible translations; useful editorial materials; and a straightforward presentation of the Objections and Replies, including the objections from Caterus, Arnauld, and Hobbes, accompanied by Descartes' replies, in their entirety. The letter serving as a reply to Gassendi--in which several of Descartes' associates present Gassendi's best arguments and Descartes' replies--conveys the highlights and important issues of their notoriously extended exchange. Roger Ariew's illuminating Introduction discusses the Meditations and the intellectual environment surrounding its reception.

Discourse on Method and Related Writings

Author: Rene Descartes
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101160500
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
"It is not enough to have a good mind; it is more important to use it well" René Descartes was a central figure in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. In his Discourse on Method he outlined the contrast between mathematics and experimental sciences, and the extent to which each one can achieve certainty. Drawing on his own work in geometry, optics, astronomy and physiology, Descartes developed the hypothetical method that characterizes modern science, and this soon came to replace the traditional techniques derived from Aristotle. Many of Descartes’ most radical ideas—such as the disparity between our perceptions and the realities that cause them—have been highly influential in the development of modern philosophy. This edition sets the Discourse on Method in the wider context of Descartes’ work, with the Rules for Guiding One’s Intelligence in Searching for the Truth (1628), extracts from The World (1633) and selected letters from 1636-9. A companion volume, Meditations and Other Metaphysical Writings, is also published in Penguin Classics.

Discourse on the Method (方法論)

Author: René Descartes
Publisher: Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 507

Book Description
This series brings you the most influential philosophy books of all ages in a convenient format. From Plato to Nietzsche, these timeless masterpieces of philosophical literature have shaped our civilization and culture. This anthology is a must-have addition to any library.

Meditations of First Philosophy

Author: René Descartes
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 142501447X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
One of the most outstanding books ever written on philosophy. It touches the questions regarding God and the human soul and seeks truth in science. The reader passes through stages of meditation with the assistance of a unique narrator. It provokes deep thoughts amongst the readers. Magnificent and incredible ...

Summary

Author: Edition Shortcut (author)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781005170882
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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SUMMARY - Meditations And Other Metaphysical Writings By Rene Descartes

Author: Shortcut Edition
Publisher: Shortcut Edition
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. By reading this summary, you will discover the importance of free will in understanding the concept of freedom. You will also discover : the usefulness of doubt in everyday life ; how to get rid of your prejudices; how to distinguish the true from the false; what constitutes a man ; how to become a truly free man; how to discern dream from reality. Published in 1641, Descartes' Metaphysical Meditations constitute a breakthrough in the history of philosophy because of their rationalism. Faced with skepticism that refutes truths and certainties, Descartes claims the existence of legitimate knowledge. This knowledge is the means to access freedom. Indeed, to become perfectly free, you must learn to use your free will. This requires you to get rid of your prejudices in order to apprehend the world through what you are sure you can prove. However, how can you distinguish the true from the false? *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!