The Descartes Dictionary
The Descartes Dictionary is an accessible guide to the world of the seventeenth-century philosopher René Descartes. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all his major works, ideas and influences, and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Descartes' thought.

The introduction provides a biographical sketch, a brief account of Descartes' philosophical works, and a summary of the current state of Cartesian studies, discussing trends in research over the past four decades. The A-Z entries include clear definitions of the key terms used in Descartes' writings and detailed synopses of his works. Also included are entries noting philosophical influences, of both figures that influenced Descartes and those that he in turn influenced.

For anyone reading or studying Descartes, rationalism, or modern philosophy more generally, this original resource provides a wealth of useful information, analysis, and criticism. Including clear explanations of often complex terminology, The Descartes Dictionary covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Descartes' philosophy.
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The Descartes Dictionary
The Descartes Dictionary is an accessible guide to the world of the seventeenth-century philosopher René Descartes. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all his major works, ideas and influences, and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Descartes' thought.

The introduction provides a biographical sketch, a brief account of Descartes' philosophical works, and a summary of the current state of Cartesian studies, discussing trends in research over the past four decades. The A-Z entries include clear definitions of the key terms used in Descartes' writings and detailed synopses of his works. Also included are entries noting philosophical influences, of both figures that influenced Descartes and those that he in turn influenced.

For anyone reading or studying Descartes, rationalism, or modern philosophy more generally, this original resource provides a wealth of useful information, analysis, and criticism. Including clear explanations of often complex terminology, The Descartes Dictionary covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Descartes' philosophy.
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The Descartes Dictionary

The Descartes Dictionary

by Kurt Smith
The Descartes Dictionary

The Descartes Dictionary

by Kurt Smith

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The Descartes Dictionary is an accessible guide to the world of the seventeenth-century philosopher René Descartes. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all his major works, ideas and influences, and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Descartes' thought.

The introduction provides a biographical sketch, a brief account of Descartes' philosophical works, and a summary of the current state of Cartesian studies, discussing trends in research over the past four decades. The A-Z entries include clear definitions of the key terms used in Descartes' writings and detailed synopses of his works. Also included are entries noting philosophical influences, of both figures that influenced Descartes and those that he in turn influenced.

For anyone reading or studying Descartes, rationalism, or modern philosophy more generally, this original resource provides a wealth of useful information, analysis, and criticism. Including clear explanations of often complex terminology, The Descartes Dictionary covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Descartes' philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472507266
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 01/29/2015
Series: Bloomsbury Philosophy Dictionaries
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 192
File size: 396 KB

About the Author

Kurt Smith is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Kurt Smith is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
About This Dictionary
Introduction
A Sketch of Descartes's Life
A Sketch of Descartes's Philosophical System
1. Descartes's Metaphysics: The Roots
1.1 Ideas (as a component of the metaphysics)
1.2 Ideas (as a component of the epistemology)
2. Descartes's Physics: The Trunk
3. Medicine, Mechanics, and Morals: The Branches
3.1 Medicine
3.2 Mechanics
3.3 Morals
Descartes in the Classroom
Terms and Names
Bibliography
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