Historical dictionary of Descartes and Cartesian philosophy / Roger Ariew [and four others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ariew, Roger, author.

Series:

Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements.

Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Descartes, René, 1596-1650--Dictionaries.

Descartes, René.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (410 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Descartes and Cartesian Philosophy covers the history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on various concepts in Descartes' philosophy, science, and mathematics, as well as biographical entries about the intellectual setting for Descartes' philosophy and its reception, both with Cartesians and anti-Cartesians. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Descartes.

Contents:

Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; Reader's Note; Chronology; Introduction; THE DICTIONARY; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Bibliography; About the Authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Historical dictionary of Descartes and Cartesian philosophy.