A Beginner's Guide to Descartes's Meditations
Book Details
Author(s)
Gareth Southwell
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN
1405158557
ISBN-13
9781405158558
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Description
A concise and readable guide to Descartes's Meditations geared toward beginner philosophy students (at A-level, or on undergraduate degree courses) and general readers.
- Offers clear explanations of the central themes and ideas, terminology, and arguments in the Meditations
- Features in-depth discussion of Descartes’ correspondence with his contemporaries
- Illustrates arguments and ideas with useful tables, diagrams, and images
- Includes a glossary of difficult terms as well as helpful biographical and historical information
- Includes references to further readings, films, and literature that contain similar philosophical themes
- Will form part of a series of Guides designed specifically for A-level philosophy students by an experienced teacher and founder of the popular website Philosophy Online
