"Descartes was the first to bring to light the idea of a transcendental science, which is to contain a system of knowledge of the conditions of possibility of all knowledge." - Kant"Descartes is rightly considered the father of modern philosophy" - Schopenhauer A new translation directly from the original manuscripts into English of Descartes' famous work "Meditations on First Philosophy". This edition contains a timeline of Descartes' life and works, a glossary of Cartesian terminology, and Afterword by the translator that explains the significance of Descartes' contributions to modern philosophy and science, particularly his method of skepticism and rationalism. Descartes' focus on clear, logical reasoning is a hallmark of his philosophy, and his influence on fields such as mathematics and physics is profound, with his work laying the foundation for later scientific advances. René Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy (1641) is one of the most influential works in Western philosophy. In this text, Descartes seeks to establish a foundation for knowledge that is free from doubt, beginning with the method of radical skepticism. His goal is to discover what can be known with absolute certainty. The Meditations consist of six parts, each building on the previous one, and they explore questions of existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality. Moreover, the Meditations addressed fundamental questions about the nature of existence, the mind-body problem, and the existence of God, many of which continue to be relevant in philosophical debates today. Descartes' work marked a shift away from reliance on tradition and authority towards an emphasis on individual reasoning, critical inquiry, and the scientific method.
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Meditations on First Philosophy
"Descartes was the first to bring to light the idea of a transcendental science, which is to contain a system of knowledge of the conditions of possibility of all knowledge." - Kant"Descartes is rightly considered the father of modern philosophy" - Schopenhauer A new translation directly from the original manuscripts into English of Descartes' famous work "Meditations on First Philosophy". This edition contains a timeline of Descartes' life and works, a glossary of Cartesian terminology, and Afterword by the translator that explains the significance of Descartes' contributions to modern philosophy and science, particularly his method of skepticism and rationalism. Descartes' focus on clear, logical reasoning is a hallmark of his philosophy, and his influence on fields such as mathematics and physics is profound, with his work laying the foundation for later scientific advances. René Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy (1641) is one of the most influential works in Western philosophy. In this text, Descartes seeks to establish a foundation for knowledge that is free from doubt, beginning with the method of radical skepticism. His goal is to discover what can be known with absolute certainty. The Meditations consist of six parts, each building on the previous one, and they explore questions of existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality. Moreover, the Meditations addressed fundamental questions about the nature of existence, the mind-body problem, and the existence of God, many of which continue to be relevant in philosophical debates today. Descartes' work marked a shift away from reliance on tradition and authority towards an emphasis on individual reasoning, critical inquiry, and the scientific method.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783989889569 |
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| Publisher: | Livraria Press |
| Publication date: | 09/13/2024 |
| Pages: | 118 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.25(d) |
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