Description
René Descartes' foundational philosophical treatise presents his revolutionary method for pursuing truth through systematic doubt and rational inquiry. In this seminal work, Descartes outlines his approach to knowledge—famously encapsulated in the principle "I think, therefore I am"—and demonstrates how reason can serve as the ultimate guide to understanding the world. This elegant translation by Donald A. Cress captures the clarity and precision of Descartes' original French text while remaining accessible to modern readers, making it the standard edition in academic settings. The work remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual foundations of modern philosophy and the scientific method. With carefully revised translation and cross-references to the critical edition, this volume offers both scholarly rigor and readability for students and scholars alike.
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paperback
Hackett Publishing
Published Mar 13, 1998
68 pages
ISBN: 9780872204225
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First Published
1998
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Discours de la Méthode
From: fra
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