Descartes' Philosophical Revolution: A Reassessment [electronic resource] /
Ben-Yami, H.author.
Ben-Yami shows how the technology of Descartes' time shapes his conception of life, soul and mind–body dualism; how Descartes' analytic geometry helps him develop his revolutionary conception of representation without resemblance; and how these ideas combine to shape his new and influential theory of perception.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ben-Yami shows how the technology of Descartes' time shapes his conception of life, soul and mind–body dualism; how Descartes' analytic geometry helps him develop his revolutionary conception of representation without resemblance; and how these ideas combine to shape his new and influential theory of perception.
Descartes, René, 1596-1650.
Philosophy.
Modern philosophy.
Philosophy of mind.
History of Philosophy.
Modern Philosophy.
Philosophy of Mind.