Cottingham, John
Descartes: Meditations on First Philosophy: With Selections from the Objections and Replies (Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107665736
- author:
- Cottingham, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 214
- Dimensions:
- 15.75 x 1.02 x 23.11 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy remains a cornerstone of Western philosophy. This edition presents the complete text of Descartes's central metaphysical masterpiece, the Meditations, in clear, readable modern English. The volume also includes a thematic abridgement of the Objections and Replies, providing additional insight into how Descartes developed and clarified his arguments in response to critics. John Cottingham's updated introduction and revised bibliography offer a deeper understanding of the work, while the modern English translation ensures that the philosophical ideas remain accessible to readers. This edition is a valuable resource for students and scholars studying Descartes and early modern philosophy.
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