René Descartes, Thomas Hobbes, William Molyneux

Broschiertes Buch

Six Metaphysical Meditations

Beschreibung

Delve into the foundational work of "Six metaphysical meditations," by Ren\u00e9 Descartes, a cornerstone of Western thought. This meticulously reproduced edition presents Descartes' profound exploration of metaphysics, including his groundbreaking arguments for the existence of God and the distinct nature of the human mind and body. Considered a classic of Cartesian philosophy, this volume directly confronts questions about reality, knowledge, and the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms. Descartes' rigorous examination of these concepts laid the groundwork for modern philosophy and continues to spark debate and inspire reflection. Within these pages, readers will encounter the genesis of mind-body dualism, and the philosophical underpinnings of geometry, along with timeless arguments concerning religious and metaphysical truths. "Six metaphysical meditations" remains an essential text for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of philosophy, mathematics, and the enduring quest to understand our place in the universe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

René Descartes (1596-1650) was a pioneering metaphysician, a masterful mathematician, and a significant scientific thinker. He was primarily a mathematician throughout his life, followed by a natural scientist or "natural philosopher" and a metaphysician. He created the methods in mathematics that allowed for algebraic (or "analytic") geometry. He co-formulated the sine rule of refraction, created a significant empirical account of the rainbow, and proposed a naturalistic explanation for how the earth and planets formed in natural philosophy, among other notable accomplishments. A world of matter with a few basic properties and interacting according to a few universal principles was his new conception of the natural world, which has influenced how we think about it even today. Descartes created the contemporary interpretation of the mind-body problem by proposing that this natural world had an immaterial mind that was directly tied to the brain in humans. He offered proof for the existence of God in metaphysics, demonstrating that the nature of matter is an extension and the essence of the mind is thought. Early on, Descartes asserted that he had a unique method, which he later claimed to have used in metaphysics, natural philosophy, and many applications of mathematics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 82
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 127g
• ISBN-13: 9781023442503
• ISBN-10: 1023442507
• Artikelnr.: 74005846