The Philosophy Of Descartes In Extracts From His Writings

By Henry Augustus Pierson Torrey and René Descartes

Book Overview

The Philosophy of Descartes in Extracts from His Writings is a book written by Henry A. P. Torrey. The book is a compilation of selected writings by the renowned philosopher, Ren����� Descartes. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Descartes' philosophy, including his famous works such as Meditations on First Philosophy and Discourse on Method.The book is organized thematically, covering topics such as skepticism, the nature of the mind and body, and the existence of God. Each section includes a brief introduction by Torrey, providing context and background information for the selected writings.The book is designed to be accessible to both students and scholars of philosophy, providing a concise and clear presentation of Descartes' ideas. The selected writings are presented in their original language, with English translations provided alongside.Overall, The Philosophy of Descartes in Extracts from His Writings is an essential resource for anyone interested in the works of Descartes, providing a comprehensive overview of his philosophy and ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162991364
• ISBN13: 9781162991368
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"