Descartes / Andre 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:

1 online resource (164 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

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

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopher's ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. An elegant, compelling and insightful introduction to Descartes' life and work. Discusses 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. Explores the subtleties of Descartes' seemingly contradictory beliefs. A

Contents:

Life and writings

Distrust and deception

Me and others

Me and my maker

Deception and rights

Idealization

Really distinct

Self-esteem.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

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

ISBN:

9786611311261

9781281311269

128131126X

9780470706701

0470706708

9780470774267

0470774266

9780470777367

0470777362

OCLC:

476170350