Descartes : A Beginner's Guide

Name: Descartes
Brand: Oneworld Publications
SKU: 9781851687589
Price: 1800 KES
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ISBN: 9781851687589

by Harry M. Bracken

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Format Paperback / softback

Book Series Beginner's Guides

ISBN-10 1851687580

ISBN-13 9781851687589

Publisher Oneworld Publications

Imprint Oneworld Publications

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Aug 1st, 2010

Print length 184 Pages

Weight 228 grams

Dimensions 19.60 x 12.90 x 1.60 cms

Product Classification: Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900 Philosophical traditions and schools of thought

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The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is one of the most widely discussed philosophers. Putting rationalism above all, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single idea: 'I think, therefore I am'. This title summarises his thoughts on the dualism of mind and body, his proofs, for God's existence, and his responses to scepticism.

A modern primer to the father of modern philosophy

The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is still one of the most widely discussed philosophers today. Putting rationalism above all else, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single idea: ''I think, therefore I am''. This introduction expertly summarises his thoughts on the dualism of mind and body, his proofs'' for God''s existence, and his responses to scepticism. Explaining how his life informed his philosophy, Bracken explains the philosopher''s enduring significance.

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