Descartes' Meditations
Subtitle: a reader's guide
By: Richard Francks.
Series: Continuum reader's guides
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780826492838; 9780826492845
Subjects: Descartes, René, -- 1596-1650; First philosophy
Description: "In Descartes' Meditations: A Reader's Guide, Richard Francks offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Descartes' seminal work."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-191) and index.