Summary |
Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia (born Elisabeth Simmern van Pallandt, 1618-1680) is known primarily for her correspondence with René Descartes. Within these letters, Princess Elisabeth engages with Descartes primarily on the mind and body, specifically with respect to their distinct natures and the possibility of their interaction. Though her correspondence with Descartes comprise the substantive majority of her philosophical writings, she also corresponded with John Penn and Quakers such as Robert Barclay and William Penn. |