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A Companion to Descartes
Janet Broughton (Editor), John Carriero (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-4051-2154-5
Hardcover
560 pages
November 2007, Wiley-Blackwell
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A collection of more than 30 newly commissioned essays, this volume surveys the work of the 17th-century philosopher-scientist commonly regarded as the founder of modern philosophy, while integrating unique essays detailing the context and impact of his work.

* Covers the full range of historical and philosophical perspectives on the work of Descartes

* Discusses his seminal contributions to our understanding of skepticism, mind-body dualism, self-knowledge, innate ideas, substance, causality, God, and the nature of animals

* Explores the philosophical significance of his contributions to mathematics and science

* Concludes with a section on the impact of Descartes's work on subsequent philosophers

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