The Irrationalist: The Tragic Murder of René Descartes

by Andrew Pessin

Book Overview

An historical murder mystery based on real events.

Who would want to murder the world's most famous philosopher?

Turns out: nearly everyone.

In 1649, Descartes was invited by the Queen of Sweden to become her Court Philosopher. Though he was the world's leading philosopher, his life had by this point fallen apart. He was 53, penniless, living in exile in the United Provinces, alone. With much trepidation but not much choice,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0998427446
• ISBN13: 9780998427447
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Open Books Publishing (UK)
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"