Cartesian Nightmare: An Introduction to Transcendental Sophistry - Couverture rigide

Livre 7 sur 12: Studies in the History of Western Philosophy

Redpath, Peter A.

 
9789042001442: Cartesian Nightmare: An Introduction to Transcendental Sophistry

Synopsis

This book challenges the presupposition among professional philosophers that René Descartes is the Father of Modern Philosophy. It demonstrates by intensive textual analysis of Descartes's Discourse and Meditations that he inaugurated a new type of sophistry rather than a new way of conducting philosophy. Transcendental Sophistry is a synthesis of Renaissance humanism and Christian theology, especially the theology of creation. This striking re-evaluation of the achievement of Descartes opens the history of Western philosophy to radical reinterpretation.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book challenges the presupposition among professional philosophers that René Descartes is the Father of Modern Philosophy. It demonstrates by intensive textual analysis of Descartes's Discourse and Meditations that he inaugurated a new type of sophistry rather than a new way of conducting philosophy. Transcendental Sophistry is a synthesis of Renaissance humanism and Christian theology, especially the theology of creation. This striking re-evaluation of the achievement of Descartes opens the history of Western philosophy to radical reinterpretation.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9789042001428: Cartesian Nightmare: An Introduction to Transcendental Sophistry

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  9042001429 ISBN 13 :  9789042001428
Editeur : Editions Rodopi B.V., 1997
Couverture souple