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Descartes' 'Meditations' - A Reader's Guide (Paperback) Loot Price: R517
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Descartes' 'Meditations' - A Reader's Guide (Paperback): Richard Francks

Descartes' 'Meditations' - A Reader's Guide (Paperback)

Richard Francks

Series: Reader's Guides

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This is a Reader's Guide to one of the most important, and most frequently studied, works in the history of philosophy - an essential addition to the series."Descartes' Meditations" is one of the most important texts in the whole history of philosophy. Descartes is widely regarded as the father of modern philosophy and the issues raised in the Meditations have often been taken to define the very nature of philosophy. As such, it is a hugely important and exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing.In "Descartes' Meditations: A Reader's Guide", Richard Francks offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Descartes' seminal work. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts." Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.

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Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Reader's Guides
Release date: July 2008
First published: September 2008
Authors: Richard Francks
Dimensions: 216 x 138 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 978-0-8264-9284-5
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Categories: Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > General
Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > General
LSN: 0-8264-9284-3
Barcode: 9780826492845

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