A Companion to Descartes

Broughton, Janet; Carriero, John

A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays, this volume surveys the work of the 17th-century philosopher-scientist commonly regarded as the founder of modern philosophy, while integrating unique essays detailing the context and impact of his work.

• Covers the full range of historical and philosophical perspectives on the work of Descartes
• Discusses his seminal contributions to our understanding of skepticism, mind-body dualism, self-knowledge, innate ideas, substance, causality, God, and the nature of animals
• Explores the philosophical significance of his contributions to mathematics and science
• Concludes with a section on the impact of Descartes's work on subsequent philosophers

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2010-11-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781444337846

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Dimensions: 247.4cm x172.7cm

Pages: 560.0