num_pages: 271
description: This new introduction to a philosophical classic draws on the reinterpretations of Descartes' thought of the past twenty-five years. Catherine Wilson examines the arguments of Descartes' famous Meditations, revealing how he constructs a theory of the mind, body, nature, and God from a premise of radical uncertainty. She discusses in detail the historical context of Descartes' writings and their relationship to early modern science.
language: English
title: Descartes's Meditations: An Introduction
titlecomplete: Descartes's Meditations: An Introduction (Cambridge Introductions to Key Philosophical Texts)
genres: Philosophy
ratings_count: 12
series: Cambridge Introductions to Key Philosophical Texts
publisher: Cambridge University Press