Meditations on First Philosophy: Foundations of Knowledge and the Nature of Existence - Hardcover

Descartes, Rene

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1515433048 ISBN 13: 9781515433040

Verlag: SMK Books, 2018

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René Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy is a foundational work of modern philosophy, presenting a systematic inquiry into knowledge, doubt, and the nature of existence. Through a series of meditative reflections, Descartes undertakes a method of radical doubt, stripping away uncertain beliefs in order to establish a secure basis for knowledge. Central to the work is the formulation of the famous cogito-I think, therefore I am-which serves as the starting point for rebuilding certainty. From this foundation, Descartes explores the existence of God, the distinction between mind and body, and the reliability of human perception. The text unfolds as a sequence of carefully structured arguments, combining philosophical rigor with a personal, introspective mode of presentation. Meditations on First Philosophy remains a cornerstone of philosophical study, shaping discussions of epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of mind. Its clarity of method and enduring questions make it a standard text in academic settings while continuing to engage general readers interested in the origins of modern thought.

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René Descartes (1596-1650) was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist widely regarded as one of the founders of modern philosophy. His work established a new approach to philosophical inquiry grounded in reason and systematic doubt. In addition to Meditations on First Philosophy, his major works include Discourse on Method and Principles of Philosophy, which have had a lasting influence on philosophy, science, and mathematics.

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• Verlag: SMK Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1515433048
• ISBN 13: 9781515433040
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 64
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