ISBN: 9780195380323 - descartes: an analytical and historical introduction (3 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Pages in unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2013, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Georges Dicker's Descartes: An Analytical and Historical Introduction offers a comprehensive commentary on the seminal work of seventeenth-century philosopher René Descartes, Meditations on First Philosophy. This edition is particularly valuable for those seeking a deeper grasp of Descartes's main themes and arguments, which are essential for understanding modern thought and the subsequent works of Empiricists and Immanuel Kant. The text also plays a crucial role in contemporary discussions within epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of mind.This updated edition features a new chapter on the Fourth Meditation and provides enhanced discussions on critical concepts such as the famous cogito ergo sum and the complex problem of the Cartesian Circle. Dicker's commentary is structured to be both clear and accessible, making it suitable for undergraduate students while also catering to advanced readers as a sophisticated companion to Descartes's Meditations. The volume thoroughly explores key issues in epistemology and metaphysics, examining historical context and the critical reception of Descartes's work. Furthermore, Dicker offers insightful assessments of essential topics, including Cartesian doubt, logical proofs of God's existence, Cartesian freedom, theodicy, and dualism. He also articulates Descartes's perspectives on the existence and nature of the material world. This commentary draws on a wealth of recent scholarship on Descartes while remaining approachable, ensuring readers do not need prior knowledge of contemporary analytic philosophy to engage with the material effectively. (SP).…

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Zustand: New. This new edition of Georges Dicker's commentary on Descartes's Meditations serves as an introduction to Descartes's philosophy for undergraduates and as a sophisticated companion to his Meditations for advanced readers, and it incorporates much recent Descartes scholarship. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLH; HPCD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490. . 2013. 2nd edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …