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The Descartes Dictionary (Paperback): Kurt Smith

The Descartes Dictionary (Paperback)

Kurt Smith

Series: Bloomsbury Philosophy Dictionaries

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"The Descartes Dictionary" is an accessible guide to the world of the seventeenth-century philosopher Rene 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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Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Bloomsbury Philosophy Dictionaries
Release date: 2015
First published: March 2015
Authors: Kurt Smith
Dimensions: 216 x 138 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 978-1-4725-1010-5
Categories: Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > Western philosophy, c 1600 to c 1800
Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > Western philosophy, c 1600 to c 1800
LSN: 1-4725-1010-0
Barcode: 9781472510105

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