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Discourse on Method and the Meditations

By René Descartes
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Discourse on Method and the Meditations by René Descartes is a foundational philosophical text exploring the nature of knowledge and existence. Descartes introduces his method of doubt, systematically questioning the truth of everything he knows to reach undeniable truths. Through this rigorous approach, he aims to establish a firm ground for scientific inquiry and philosophical reasoning, ultimately leading to his famous conclusion "I think, therefore I am."
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in exploring foundational philosophical questions about existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality. Renowned for establishing the method of doubt and the famous assertion "I think, therefore I am," it's essential reading for anyone curious about the origins of modern philosophy and Descartes' influential ideas.

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Discourse on Method and the Meditations

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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 characterises 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.

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Discourse on Method and the Meditations by René Descartes is often praised for its clear and methodical approach to philosophy, introducing Cartesian doubt and foundational ideas in Western thought. Reviews highlight its profound impact on the development of modern philosophy, particularly in introducing the concept of doubt and the famous conclusion "I think, therefore I am". Some readers find the language challenging due to its philosophical depth, but it remains a seminal work for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of philosophical thinking.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140442069

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by F. Sutcliffe

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) was a teacher and Greco-Roman philosopher. Originally a slave from Hierapolis in Anatolia (modern Turkey), he was owned for a time by a prominent freedman at the court of the emperor Nero. After gaining his freedom he moved to Nicopolis on the Adriatic coast of Greece and opened a school of philosophy there. His informal lectures (the Discourses) were transcribed and published by his student Arrian, who also composed a digest of Epictetus' teaching known as the Manual (or Enchiridion).

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