The Routledge Guidebook to Descartes' Meditations

Gary Hatfield, Anthony Gottlieb

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Routledge
22 July 2014

Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900

Series: The Routledge Guides to the Great Books

Descartes is widely regarded to be the father of modern philosophy and his Meditations is among the most important philosophical texts ever written. The Routledge Guidebook to Descartes’ Meditations introduces the major themes in Descartes’ great book and acts as a companion for reading this key work, examining:

The context of Descartes’ work and the background to his writing

Each separate part of the text in relation to its goals, meanings and impact

The reception the book received when first seen by the world

The relevance of Descartes’ work to modern philosophy, it’s legacy and influence

With further reading included throughout, this text follows Descartes’ original work closely, making it essential reading for all students of philosophy, and all those wishing to get to grips with this classic work.

By: Gary Hatfield
Series edited by: Anthony Gottlieb
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780415672757
ISBN 10: 0415672759
Series: The Routledge Guides to the Great Books
Pages: 364
Publication Date: 22 July 2014
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gary Hatfield is Adam Seybert Professor in Moral and Intellectual Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania.