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Explore the Cartesian philosophy and its lasting impact on modern thought. This scholarly study examines Descartes’ metaphysics, method, and the way his ideas shaped later thinkers like Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, and Hume, with clear analysis aimed at readers seeking a deeper understanding of early modern philosophy.
This edition focuses on the philosophical principles behind Descartes’ science and metaphysics, tracing how his rationalism interacts with later critiques. It situates his ideas within a broader dialogue about mind, matter, perception, and time, offering a guided tour through key arguments and their consequences.
- Clear examination of Descartes’ method and the cogito as it relates to metaphysics and science.
- Comparative discussion of how Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, and Hume engage and challenge Cartesian ideas.
- Insight into topics like sense-perception, mind–body interaction, and the nature of self.
- Appendices and a thorough contents list that map the scholarly conversation across centuries.
Ideal for readers of the history of philosophy, especially those curious about how early modern thought influenced later debates in mind, knowledge, and science.
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Norman Kemp Smith (1872-1958) was Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at the University of Edinburgh. Amongst his books are "New Studies in the Philosophy of Descartes," "The Credibility of Divine Existence" and his translation of Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason,"
Don Garrett is Kenan Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carlolina, Chapel Hill. He is the Co-Editor of the journal "Hume Studies," and "The Encyclopedia of Empiricism," author of "Cognition and Commitment in Hume's Philosophy," editor of "The Cambridge Companion to Spinoza" and "Early Modern Philosophy" (OUP forthcoming).
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