Andre Gombay

Descartes (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopher's ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. * * An elegant, compelling and insightful introduction to Descartes' life and work. * Discusses a broad range of his most scrutinized philosophical thought, including his contributions to logic, philosophy of the mind, epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of religion. * Explores the subtleties of Descartes' seemingly contradictory beliefs. * Addresses themes left unexamined in other works on Descartes.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470777367
• Artikelnr.: 38210225

Autorenporträt

André Gombay has been chief editor of the OEuvres complètes de René Descartes on CD ROM, and has written on seventeenth-century philosophers. He has taught in Canada, Europe, and Uganda.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.

1. Life and Writings.

2. Distrust and Deception.

3. Me and Others.

4. Me and my Maker.

5. Deception and Rights.

6. Idealization.

7. Really Distinct...

8. Self-esteem.

Notes.

Bibliography.

Index.

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preface
viii
1 life and writings
1
2 distrust and deception
12
3 me and others
30
4 me and my maker
47
5 deception and rights
71
6 idealization
86
7 really distinct...
103
8 self-esteem
121
notes
136
bibliography
145
name index
148
subject index
150

Rezensionen

"A remarkably fresh, graceful, and learned tour through aCartesian landscape it reveals as at once familiar and new, thislimpidly clear and thoughtful book is a must not only for studentsof Descartes but for anyone who wants to see what the fuss was (andis) about."
Calvin Normore, UCLA

"A wonderfully lucid and unconventional tour of theMeditations that engages the reader in its most famous argumentsand intriguing thoughts. It makes the work come alive for thenovice while challenging scholars with new and surprising vistasand problems."
Lilli Alanen, University of Uppsala, Sweden

"Refreshingly different from the standard introduction toDescartes. Gombay wears his extensive learning lightly. His directand personal approach makes the famous Cartesian themes really comealive."
Annette Baier, University of Pittsburgh Emeritus