Historical Dictionary of Descartes and Cartesian Philosophy
- ISBN-10
- 144224769X
- ISBN-13
- 9781442247697
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 408
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-04-09
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Authors
- Roger Ariew, Douglas M. Jesseph, Dennis Des Chene
Description
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Descartes and Cartesian Philosophy covers the history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on various concepts in Descartes’ philosophy, science, and mathematics, as well as biographical entries about the intellectual setting for Descartes’ philosophy and its reception, both with Cartesians and anti-Cartesians. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Descartes.
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Other editions
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- 2003
- 302 pages
- Paperback
- Scarecrow Press
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