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Descartes

A Beginner's Guide

Harry M Bracken
René Descartes (1596–1650) was a leader of the 17th-century intellectual revolution in science and philosophy, famous above all for his rationalism and the Cogito: ‘I think, therefore I am’. Bracken’s guide provides historical background, formulates the core of Descartes’ philosophical ideas and discusses his legacy.
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  • Publisher: Oneworld
  • Year: 2010
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 182pp
  • Illustrated: No
  • Dimensions: 196x128mm
  • ISBN: 9781851687589
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.2kg
Product code:
513220
Category tags:
Philosophy
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Politics & Philosophy
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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.
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