Selections from the Principles of Philosophy

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• Publisher: Adelphi Press
• Year: 2019
• eBook ISBN: 9781787360808
• Edition: 0

"e;Selections from the Principles of Philosophy"e; encapsulates Rene Descartes' most profound meditations on existence, reason, and the universe. Through this editor-curated anthology, readers are invited into Descartes' revolutionary thought process, where he systematically dismantles old beliefs to build a new, rational understanding of reality. From the essence of matter to the nature of the soul, Descartes employs rigorous logic, culminating in the famous dictum "e;Cogito, ergo sum."e; A cornerstone in philosophy, this work illuminates the path to clear thinking and scientific inquiry.

Table of contents

• LETTER OF THE AUTHOR
• OF THE PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN KNOWLEDGE.