Descartes - A Beginner's Guide

Informationen zum Autor Harry M. Bracken is former Professor of Philosophy at McGill University. In an academic career spanning over 50 years, he has lectured around the world, and is the author of several books and numerous articles on Descartes and related topics. Klappentext The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is still one of the most widely discussed philosophers today. Putting rationalism above all else, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single idea: 'I think, therefore I am'. This introduction expertly summarises his thoughts on the dualism of mind and body, his proofs' for God's existence, and his responses to scepticism. Explaining how his life informed his philosophy, Bracken explains the philosopher's enduring significance. Zusammenfassung The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is one of the most widely discussed philosophers. Putting rationalism above all, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single idea: 'I think, therefore I am'. This title summarises his thoughts on the dualism of mind and body, his proofs, for God's existence, and his responses to scepticism.

Product details

• Authors: Harry M Bracken, Harry M. Bracken, Bracken Harry M.
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 17.08.2010
• EAN: 9781851687589
• ISBN: 978-1-85168-758-9
• No. of pages: 184
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 17 mm
• Series: Beginner's Guide; Beginner's Guides; Beginner's Guides (Oneworld); Beginner's Guide; Beginner's Guides; Beginner's Guide
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Rationalism, Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought