Descartes : the renewal of philosophy / Steven, M. Nadler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nadler, Steven M., 1958- author.

Series:

Renaissance lives.

Renaissance lives

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Descartes, René, 1596-1650.

Descartes, René.

Philosophers--France--Biography.

Philosophers.

Philosophy, French--17th century.

Philosophy, French.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, 2023.

Summary:

"Often called 'the father of modern philosophy', René Descartes' contributions to philosophy, mathematics and natural science set the intellectual agenda for the seventeenth century. In this biography and assessment of his works, based on the most up-to-date research, Steven Nadler follows Descartes from his early years and education in France to the Dutch Republic, where he lived most of his adult life, to his final months as tutor to Queen Christina of Sweden. Nadler shows how Descartes' 'renewal' of philosophy involved a transformation in both the way in which philosophy is done and the fundamental understanding of the cosmos, the natural world and human nature. His work was a springboard for many of the metaphysical and epistemological problems that continue to engage philosophers today"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

1. Man of Touraine

2. 'The great book of the world'

3. A Fabulous New World

4. Rebuilding the House of Knowledge

5. 'I think, therefore I am'

6. Loss and Conflict

7. The Cartesian Textbook

8. 'A land of bears, rocks and ice'

Chronology

References

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Photo acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Nadler, Steven Descartes

ISBN:

9781789147308

OCLC:

1493004392