Discourse on Method and Related Writings

Name: Discourse on Method and Related Writings
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140446999
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By René Descartes

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Discourse on Method and Related Writings by René Descartes outlines his approach to acquiring knowledge and establishing a foundation for scientific inquiry. Descartes introduces the method of doubt, advocating for the questioning of accepted truths to establish certainties. The work is known for its philosophical insights, famously summarised in the phrase "I think, therefore I am," reflecting Descartes' emphasis on reason and rationality as the basis for true knowledge.
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This classic collection is ideal for those intrigued by the origins of modern philosophy and the development of rational thought. It offers a profound exploration of Descartes's method of reasoning, presenting ideas that have influenced countless thinkers. You might find it engaging if you appreciate philosophical discussions on the nature of knowledge and existence.

Discourse on Method and Related Writings

Suitable for students who approach Descartes from the point of view of his philosophy of science.

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This second of two parts concentrates on Descartes' work on the nature and limits of human knowledge and the methods by which we can hope to acquire knowledge. It also includes the first seven chapters of The World and a selection of Descartes' correspondence and replies to his critics. The first volume (0-14-04470-1) focuses on Descartes' Meditations.

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ISBN: 9780140446999

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Desmond M. Clarke
Introduction by Desmond M. Clarke
Notes by Desmond Clarke

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Rene Descartes (1596-1650), the French philosopher and mathematician, is generally regarded as the founder of modern philosophy. Desmond C. Clarke is Professor of Philosophy at University College, Cork. He has published widely on Descartes and French seventeenth-century Cartesian philosophers.

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