A Beginner's Guide to Descartes's Meditations

Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell (2007)
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A concise and readable guide to Descartes's _Meditations_ geared toward beginner philosophy students and general readers. Offers clear explanations of the central themes and ideas, terminology, and arguments in the Meditations Features in-depth discussion of Descartes’ correspondence with his contemporaries Illustrates arguments and ideas with useful tables, diagrams, and images Includes a glossary of difficult terms as well as helpful biographical and historical information Includes references to further readings, films, and literature that contain similar philosophical themes Will form part of a series of _Guides_ designed specifically for A-level philosophy students by an experienced teacher and founder of the popular website _Philosophy Online_

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B1854.S68 2008

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