Key Philosophical Writings (Classics of World Literature)

Translated by Elizabeth S. Haldane and G.R.T. Ross. Edited with an Introduction by Enrique Chavez-Arvizo.

Rene Descartes (1569-1650), the ‘father’ of modern philosophy, is without doubt one of the greatest thinkers in history: his genius lies at the core of our contemporary intellectual identity. Breaking with the conventions of his own time and suffering persecution by the Church as a consequence, Descartes in his writings - most of which are philosophical classics - attempted to answer the central questions surrounding the self, God, free-will and knowledge, using the science of thought as opposed to received wisdom based on the tenets of faith.

This edition, the most comprehensive one-volume selection of Descartes' works available in English, includes his great essay, Discourse on Method.

Title - Key Philosophical Writings (Classics of World Literature)

Edition -

Author - Rene Descartes

ISBN 13 - 9781853264702

Imprint - Wordsworth Editions Ltd

Publisher - Wordsworth Editions Ltd

Date Published - 05/01/1997

Prize -

No. of pages - 432

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 129 x 198 x 22mm

Weight - 269 g

Languages - English