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Descartes / André Gombay

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Blackwell great minds ; 3Publication details: Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2007Description: x, 151 pages ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0631233458
  • 9780631233459
  • 0631233466
  • 9780631233466
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Descartes.DDC classification:
  • ARCH YNDC 194 G631D  22
LOC classification:
  • B1875 .G559 2007
Contents:
Life and writings -- Distrust and deception -- Me and others -- Me and my maker -- Deception and rights -- Idealization -- Really distinct -- Self-esteem
Review: "A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopher's ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. Examining Descartes' life and work, this book includes a broad range of his most scrutinized philosophical thought, including his contributions to logic, philosophy of the mind, epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of religion. Additionally, themes often left unexamined are addressed, bringing new perspectives on one of philosophy's most studied and most influential figures. Written in an elegant and compelling manner that echoes Descartes' own writing, Gombay presents the reader with an accessible but challenging text that offers a strong background and new insights into Descartes' life and work."--Jacket
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Archives Archives SAIACS Archives Room Yandell Collection ARCH YNDC 194 G631D (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 063937

Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-147) and indexes

Life and writings -- Distrust and deception -- Me and others -- Me and my maker -- Deception and rights -- Idealization -- Really distinct -- Self-esteem

"A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopher's ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. Examining Descartes' life and work, this book includes a broad range of his most scrutinized philosophical thought, including his contributions to logic, philosophy of the mind, epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of religion. Additionally, themes often left unexamined are addressed, bringing new perspectives on one of philosophy's most studied and most influential figures. Written in an elegant and compelling manner that echoes Descartes' own writing, Gombay presents the reader with an accessible but challenging text that offers a strong background and new insights into Descartes' life and work."--Jacket

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