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René Descartes
ISBN 9780140446999
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Penguin Classics
Discourse on Method and Related Writings
Who it's for: Students and scholars of philosophy and science history
This second volume of the Penguin Classics edition of Descartes’ works is tailored for students interested in his philosophy of science. It features “Discourse on Method,” Descartes’ most accessible exploration of scientific methodology, along with the first seven chapters of his unpublished work, “The World.” Additionally, it includes a selection of Descartes’ correspondence and his responses to critics. Why You Should Read? Explores Descartes’ foundational ideas on scientific method and philosophy. Highlights the historical significance of “Discourse on Method” and “The World.” Ideal for students and scholars of philosophy and science history. This edition stands out for its comprehensive selection of Descartes’ writings and critical responses.
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- Includes Descartes' Discourse on Method, his most accessible work on scientific methodology.
- Features the first seven chapters of his unpublished work, The World.
- Contains a selection of Descartes' correspondence and his responses to critics.
- Second volume of the Penguin Classics edition of Descartes' works.
- Tailored for students of Descartes' philosophy of science.
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Questions about this book
What does this edition include?
It includes Descartes' Discourse on Method, the first seven chapters of The World, selected correspondence, and his responses to critics.
Is this the first volume of the Penguin Classics edition?
No, this is the second volume of the Penguin Classics edition of Descartes' works.
Who is this book intended for?
It is tailored for students interested in Descartes' philosophy of science, as well as scholars of philosophy and science history.
What is The World?
The World is an unpublished work by Descartes, and this edition includes its first seven chapters.