Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy

Name: Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780872204201
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Series: Hackett Classics

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Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy by René Descartes is a foundational work in Western philosophy. It explores the development of reason as a method for acquiring knowledge and examines fundamental questions about existence, reality, and the nature of the mind. Descartes presents his famous dictum, "I think, therefore I am," and addresses the separation of mind and body, laying the groundwork for modern philosophical inquiry.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in foundational philosophical questions about existence and knowledge. It offers insights into Descartes' method of doubt and famous "Cogito, ergo sum" proposition, making it ideal for readers looking to explore the roots of modern philosophy and the nature of reality and certainty.

Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy

This edition contains Donald Cress' completely revised translation of the Meditations (from the corrected Latin edition) and recent corrections to the Discourse on Method , bringing this version even closer to Descartes' original, while maintaining the clear and accessible style of a classic teaching edition.

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This new edition contains Donald Cress's completely revised translation of the Meditations (from the corrected Latin edition) and recent corrections to Discourse on Method, bringing this version even closer to Descartes's original, while maintaining the clear and accessible style of a classic teaching edition.

Series: Hackett Classics

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The new version of Cress's translation of Descartes's works is praised for its readability and fidelity to the original, making it especially valuable for educational purposes. Reviewers also consider it an excellent edition offered at a fair price.