ISBN: 9781508080893

Descartes' Discourse marks a watershed in European thought; in it, the author sets out in brief his radical new philosophy, which begins with a proof of the existence of the self (the fam… mais…

Descartes' Discourse marks a watershed in European thought; in it, the author sets out in brief his radical new philosophy, which begins with a proof of the existence of the self (the famous "cogito ergo sum"). Next he deduces from it the existence and nature of God, and ends by offering a radical new account of the physical world and of human and animal nature. Written in everyday language and meant to be read by common people of the day, it swept away all previous philosophical traditions. This new translation is an ideal introduction to Descartes for the general reader. It is accompanied by a substantial introductory essay from Renaissance scholar Ian Maclean that is designed to provide in-depth historical and philosophical context. The essay draws on Descartes' correspondence to examine what brought him to write his great work, and the impact it had on his contemporaries. A detailed section of notes explain Descartes' philosophical terminology and ideas, as well as historical references and allusions. Any reader can feel comfortable diving in to this classic work of Renaissance philosophical thought.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Digital Content>E-books>Philosophy>Philosophy>Philosophy, Ozymandias Press Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781508080893

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. The Discourse on Method is best known as the source of the famous quotation cogito ergo sum, I think, therefore I … mais…

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. The Discourse on Method is best known as the source of the famous quotation cogito ergo sum, I think, therefore I am. It is a method which gives a solid platform from which all modern natural sciences could evolve. With this work, the idea of skepticism was revived from the ancients such as Sextus Empiricus and modified to account for a truth that Descartes found to be incontrovertible. Descartes started his line of reasoning by doubting everything, so as to assess the world from a fresh perspective, clear of any preconceived notions. Includes unique illustrations. Digital Content>E-books>Philosophy>Philosophy>Philosophy, Ozymandias Press Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781508080893

The Discourse on Method is best known as the source of the famous quotation cogito ergo sum, I think, therefore I am. It is a method which gives a solid platform from which all modern nat… mais…

The Discourse on Method is best known as the source of the famous quotation cogito ergo sum, I think, therefore I am. It is a method which gives a solid platform from which all modern natural sciences could evolve. With this work, the idea of skepticism was revived from the ancients such as Sextus Empiricus and modified to account for a truth that Descartes found to be incontrovertible. Descartes started his line of reasoning by doubting everything, so as to assess the world from a fresh perspective, clear of any preconceived notions. Includes unique illustrations. Digital Content>E-books>Philosophy>Philosophy>Philosophy, Ozymandias Press Digital >16<

2018, ISBN: 9781508080893

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2018, ISBN: 9781508080893

eBook Download (EPUB), eBooks, [PU: Ozymandias Press]