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Discourse on Method and Related Writings

by Desmond M. Clarke, René Descartes
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Discourse on Method and Related Writings
Discourse on Method and Related Writings

Philosophical foundations of scientific thought.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of philosophy and science, this book delves deep into the philosophic principles that underpin scientific inquiry. Descartes’ "Discourse on Method" is a milestone in rational thinking and a fundamental text for anyone interested in the philosophy of science. It's designed to be approachable even if you're new to Descartes, offering a thoughtful look at how he shaped modern thought.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Discourse on Method and Related Writings

by Desmond M. Clarke, René Descartes
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ISBN: 9780140446999
Authors: Desmond M. Clarke, René Descartes
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2003-11-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, History, Philosophy
Related Topics: Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.73
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‘It is not enough to have a good mind; it is more important to use it well.’ René Descartes was a central figure in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. In his Discourse on Method he outlined the contrast between mathematics and experimental sciences, and the extent to which each one can achieve certainty. Drawing on his own work in geometry, optics, astronomy and physiology, Descartes developed the hypothetical method that characterizes modern science, and this soon came to replace the traditional techniques derived from Aristotle. Many of Descartes’ most radical ideas – such as the disparity between our perceptions and the realities that cause them – have been highly influential in the development of modern philosophy. This edition sets the Discourse on Method in the wider context of Descartes’ work, with the Rules for Guiding One’s Intelligence in Searching for the Truth (1628), extracts from The World (1633) and selected letters from 1636–9. A companion volume, Meditations and Other Metaphysical Writings, is also published in Penguin Classics.
 

Philosophical foundations of scientific thought.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of philosophy and science, this book delves deep into the philosophic principles that underpin scientific inquiry. Descartes’ "Discourse on Method" is a milestone in rational thinking and a fundamental text for anyone interested in the philosophy of science. It's designed to be approachable even if you're new to Descartes, offering a thoughtful look at how he shaped modern thought.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.