The World, or the Treatise of light
"Descartes is rightly considered the father of modern philosophy" - Schopenhauer A new 2024 translation directly from the original manuscripts into English of Descartes' famous work "The World, or the Treatise of the light". 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.
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The World, or the Treatise of light
"Descartes is rightly considered the father of modern philosophy" - Schopenhauer A new 2024 translation directly from the original manuscripts into English of Descartes' famous work "The World, or the Treatise of the light". 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.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783989889859 |
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| Publisher: | Livraria Press |
| Publication date: | 09/13/2024 |
| Pages: | 124 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.26(d) |
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