Daniel Garber
Descartes' Metaphysical Physics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226282190
- author:
- Daniel Garber
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 404
- Dimensions:
- 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.90 (d)
- Genre:
- Physics - General & Miscellaneous, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science - General & Miscellaneous, Descartes & 17th Century French Philosophy, Science, Philosophy of
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Descartes' Metaphysical Physics by Daniel Garber is a comprehensive exploration of René Descartes' natural philosophy. This book-length treatment delves into Descartes' accounts of matter and motion, revealing the intersection of his philosophical and scientific interests. Garber's rigorous reading of Descartes provides a nuanced understanding of this influential thinker, one that is grounded in historical context. The book begins by examining Descartes' intellectual development and his broader project to reform all sciences. It then delves into various aspects of his physics, including the nature of body, motion, and the laws governing matter. Through Garber's analysis, a fresh perspective on Descartes emerges, one that is both unexpected and faithful to the historical figure.
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