Key Philosophical Writings

by René Descartes

Book Overview

Rene Descartes has been described as the "father" of modern philosophy. This selection of Descartes' writings attempt to answer central questions surrounding self, God, free-will and knowledge, using the science of thought as opposed to received wisdom based on the tenets of faith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853264709
• ISBN13: 9781853264702
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

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