Introducing Descartes - Couverture souple

Robinson, Dave; Garratt, Chris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1840460636 ISBN 13 : 9781840460636

Editeur : Icon Books, 1999

Synopsis

Ren Descartes is famous as the philosopher who was prepared to doubt everything - even his own physical existence. Most people also know that he said, I think, therefore I am, even if they are not always sure why he said this, or what he really meant by it. Introducing Descartes explains what Descartes doubted, and why he is usually called the father of modern philosophy. It is a clear and accessible guide to all the puzzling questions that Descartes asked about human beings and their place in the world. It gives a lucid account of Descartes' contributions to modern science, mathematics and the Philosophy of Mind, and is essential reading for anybody who wants to understand how contemporary philosophy began. It also reveals why Descartes liked to do all of his serious thinking in bed.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dave Robinson has taught philosophy for many years and has written Introducing guides to ethics, Rousseau, Kierkegaard, political philosophy and many others. He is now a part-time lecturer in Critical Studies.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Icon Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1840460636
• ISBN 13: 9781840460636
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible