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Introducing Descartes : A Graphic Guide by Dave Robinson (2010, Uk- a Format Paperback)
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PublisherIcon Books, The Limited
ISBN-101848311729
ISBN-139781848311725
eBay Product ID (ePID)84307759
Product Key Features
Book TitleIntroducing Descartes : a Graphic Guide
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicHistory & Surveys / General, Individual Philosophers
IllustratorGarratt, Chris, Yes
GenrePhilosophy
AuthorDave Robinson
Book SeriesIntroducing Ser.
FormatUk- a Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight5.3 Oz
Item Length6.6 in
Item Width4.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal194
SynopsisExplaining the basis for Descartes' philosophical doubtings and offering a guide to the puzzling questions he asked about human beings and their place in the world, this book gives an account of Descartes' major contributions to modern science., René Descartes is famous as the philosopher who was prepared to doubt everything- even his own physical existence. Most people know that he said 'I think, therefore I am', even if they are not always sure what he really meant by it. Introducing Descartes explains what Descartes doubted, and why he is usually called the father of modern philosophy. It is a clear and accessible guide to all the puzzling questions he asked about human beings and their place in the world. Dave Robinson and Chris Garratt give a lucid account of Descartes' contributions to modern science, mathematics, and the philosophy of mind- and also reveal why he liked to do all of his serious thinking in bed., A clear and accessible graphic guide to all the puzzling questions this important philosopher asked about human beings and their place in the world. Rene Descartes is famous as the philosopher who was prepared to doubt everything - even his own physical existence. Most people also know that he said, 'I think, therefore I am', even if they are not always sure why he said this, or what he really meant by it. This neat, compact guide explains what Descartes doubted, and why he is usually called the father of modern philosophy. It is a clear and accessible discussion of all the puzzling questions that Descartes asked about human beings and their place in the world. It gives a lucid account of his contributions to modern science, mathematics and the Philosophy of Mind, and also reveals why Descartes liked to do all of his serious thinking in bed. Dave Robinson's incisive text, wittily illustrated by Chris Garratt, is essential reading for anybody who wants to understand how contemporary philosophy began. This series of graphic guides covers every key thinker and topic in philosophy, psychology, science, politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and more. Written by experts and illustrated by leading graphic artists, there is no better way to acquaint yourself with the biggest and best ideas humanity has ever come up with., RenDescartes is famous as the philosopher who was prepared to doubt everything- even his own physical existence. Most people know that he said 'I think, therefore I am', even if they are not always sure what he really meant by it. Introducing Descartes explains what Descartes doubted, and why he is usually called the father of modern philosophy. It is a clear and accessible guide to all the puzzling questions he asked about human beings and their place in the world. Dave Robinson and Chris Garratt give a lucid account of Descartes' contributions to modern science, mathematics, and the philosophy of mind- and also reveal why he liked to do all of his serious thinking in bed.
LC Classification NumberB1875
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