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Descartes (1596-1650) in 90 minutes

by Paul Strathern

This volume examines the life and core ideas of René Descartes, focusing on his rationalist approach to existence and the method of systematic doubt. It includes selected extracts from his work and chronologies to contextualise his influence on modern philosophy.

Accession 26338 ISBN 0094759502 Publisher Constable
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