Descartes' dualism / Gordon Baker, Katherine J. Morris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baker, Gordon P.

Contributor:

Morris, Katherine J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Descartes, René, 1596-1650.

Descartes, René.

Philosophy of mind.

Dualism.

Mind and body.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1996.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Was Descartes a Cartesian Dualist? In this controversial study, Gordon Baker and Katherine J. Morris argue that, despite the general consensus within philosophy, Descartes was neither a proponent of dualism nor guilty of the many crimes of which he has been accused by twentieth century philosophers.In lively and engaging prose, Baker and Morris present a radical revision of the ways in which Descartes' work has been interpreted. Descartes emerges with both his historical importance assured and his philosophical importance redeemed.

Contents:

1. Visions

2. Cartesian dualism

3. A shadow of a doubt

4. Descartes' dualism

5. Revisions.

Notes:

Cover title.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-134-85424-2

1-134-85425-0

1-280-11581-5

9786610115815

0-203-98363-7

9780203983638

OCLC:

845243064