Description
- ISBN-10: 0192854097
- ISBN-13: 978-0192854094
- Edition: Edition
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2 February 2001
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 17.73 x 11.46 x 0.81 cm
- Print length: 128 pages
Availability: In Stock
DESCARTES VSI
SKU: 9780192854094
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Explore the profound contributions of René Descartes (1596-1650) in ‘DESCARTES VSI’ by Tom Sorrell, part of the ‘Very Short Introductions’ series from Oxford University Press. This concise guide delves into Descartes’ enduring impact on philosophy and science, famously rooted in ‘Cogito, ergo sum’. Discover how Descartes meticulously derived the existence of the material world through intuition and deduction, seamlessly integrating his metaphysical insights with groundbreaking work in physics, mathematics, psychology, and optics. Sorrell reveals Descartes as a pioneer of a new mathematical approach to physics, with his metaphysics serving as a crucial foundation for his scientific endeavors. Perfect for quickly grasping challenging topics.
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