Discourse on Method

By:

Rene Descartes

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought

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The Discourse on the Method for Reasoning Well and for Seeking Truth in the Sciences offers a concise presentation and defense of René Descartes' method of intellectual inquiry - a method that greatly influenced both philosophical and scientific reasoning in the early modern world. Descartes's timeless writing strikes an uncommon balance of novelty and familiarity, offering arguments concerning knowledge, science, and metaphysics (including the famous ""I think, therefore I am"") that are as compelling in the 21st century as they were in the 17th. Ian Johnston's new translation of the original French text is modern, clear, and thoroughly annotated, ideal for readers unfamiliar with Descartes' intellectual context. An approachable introduction engages both the historical and the philosophical aspects of the text, helping the reader to understand the concepts and arguments contained therein.

Author Biography:

Andrew Bailey is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of Arts at the University of Guelph, Canada. Ian Johnston is Professor Emeritus at Vancouver Island University, Canada and has translated numerous works from Greek, French, German, and Latin.

Release date Australia

August 30th, 2020

Author

Rene Descartes

Series

Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought

Contributors

Edited by Andrew Bailey
Translated by Ian Johnston

Pages

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Dimensions

140x216x6

ISBN-13

9781554813179

Product ID

25580945

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