Descartes / André Gombay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gombay, André, 1933-

Series:

Blackwell great minds ; 3.

Blackwell great minds ; 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Descartes, René, 1596-1650.

Descartes, René.

Physical Description:

x, 151 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2007.

Summary:

A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopherrsquo; s ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. Examining Descartesrsquo; life and work, this book includes a broad range of his most scrutinized philosophical thought, including his contributions to logic, philosophy of the mind, epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of religion. Additionally, themes often left unexamined are addressed, bringing new perspectives on one of philosophyrsquo; s most studied, and most influential figures. Written in an elegant and compelling manner that echoes Descartesrsquo; own writing, Gombay presents the reader with an accessible but challenging text that offers a strong background and new insights into Descartesrsquo; life and work.

Contents:

Life and writings

Distrust and deception

Me and others

Me and my maker

Deception and rights

Idealization

Really distinct

Self-esteem.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [145]-147) and indexes.

ISBN:

0631233458

0631233466

OCLC:

70219821