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The Great Philosophers

Descartes

John Cottingham

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English
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
31 October 2023
'The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.' Descartes

'It is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well.'

Descartes is often called the father of modern philosophy.

He was certainly one of the most important figures in the emergence of modern philosophy and science and his work and ideas have resonated through the centuries.

His best known statement - I think, therefore I am - has become part of modern-day culture and language.

John Cottingham's short guide is the ideal introduction to one of the greatest minds of any age.

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Imprint:   Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 176mm,  Width: 108mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   52g
ISBN:   9781399612319
ISBN 10:   139961231X
Pages:   64
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

John Cottingham is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Reading and an Honorary Fellow of St John's College, Oxford. The focus of his research has been early-modern philosophy, the philosophy of religion and moral philosophy.

Reviews for The Great Philosophers: Descartes

The virtue of these deceptively brief books is that they are the real thing * EVENING STANDARD * The books should improve the cultural circulation of philosophy by their style as well as their substance * TES * A promising venture * THE TIMES * Rarely have intellectual sophistication and complexity come so cheap * FINANCIAL TIMES * If you want to acquire some first-hand experience of philosophy and democracy you would do well to read this welcome series * TIMES HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT *


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