The philosophical writings of Descartes

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The philosophical writings of Descartes

translated by John Cottingham, Robert Stoothoff, Dugald Murdoch

Cambridge University Press, 1984-1991

  • v. 1
  • v. 1 : pbk
  • v. 2
  • v. 2 : pbk
  • v. 3
  • v. 3 : pbk

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Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Vol. 3 also translated by Anthony Kenny

Vol. 3: The correspondence

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

v. 1 ISBN 9780521245944

Description

These two 1985 volumes provide a translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. They are intended to replace the only reasonably comprehensive selection of his works in English, by Haldane and Ross, first published in 1911. All the works included in that edition are translated here, together with a number of additional texts crucial for an understanding of Cartesian philosophy, including important material from Descartes' scientific writings. The result should meet the widespread demand for an accurate and authoritative edition of Descartes' philosophical writings in clear and readable modern English.

Table of Contents

  • General introduction
  • Chronological table
  • 1. Early writings
  • 2. Rules for the direction of the mind
  • 3. The world
  • 4. Treatise on man
  • 5. Discourse on the method
  • 6. Optics
  • 7. Principles of philosophy
  • 8. Comments on a certain broadsheet
  • 9. Description of the human body
  • 10. The passions of the soul
  • Index.
Volume

v. 2 ISBN 9780521245951

Description

These two volumes provide a translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. They are intended to replace the only reasonably comprehensive selection of his works in English, by Haldane and Ross, first published in 1911. All the works included in that edition are translated here, together with a number of additional texts crucial for an understanding of Cartesian philosophy, including important material from Descartes' scientific writings. The result should meet the widespread demand for an accurate and authoritative edition of Descartes' philosophical writings in clear and readable modern English.

Table of Contents

  • General introduction
  • Chronological table
  • 1. Meditations on first philosophy
  • 2. Objections and replies
  • 3. Letter to Father Dinet
  • 4. The search for truth
  • Index.
Volume

v. 1 : pbk ISBN 9780521288071

Description

These two 1985 volumes provide a translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. They are intended to replace the only reasonably comprehensive selection of his works in English, by Haldane and Ross, first published in 1911. All the works included in that edition are translated here, together with a number of additional texts crucial for an understanding of Cartesian philosophy, including important material from Descartes' scientific writings. The result should meet the widespread demand for an accurate and authoritative edition of Descartes' philosophical writings in clear and readable modern English.

Table of Contents

  • General introduction
  • Chronological table
  • 1. Early writings
  • 2. Rules for the direction of the mind
  • 3. The world
  • 4. Treatise on man
  • 5. Discourse on the method
  • 6. Optics
  • 7. Principles of philosophy
  • 8. Comments on a certain broadsheet
  • 9. Description of the human body
  • 10. The passions of the soul
  • Index.
Volume

v. 2 : pbk ISBN 9780521288088

Description

These two volumes provide a translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. They are intended to replace the only reasonably comprehensive selection of his works in English, by Haldane and Ross, first published in 1911. All the works included in that edition are translated here, together with a number of additional texts crucial for an understanding of Cartesian philosophy, including important material from Descartes' scientific writings. The result should meet the widespread demand for an accurate and authoritative edition of Descartes' philosophical writings in clear and readable modern English.

Table of Contents

  • General introduction
  • Chronological table
  • 1. Meditations on first philosophy
  • 2. Objections and replies
  • 3. Letter to Father Dinet
  • 4. The search for truth
  • Index.
Volume

v. 3 ISBN 9780521403238

Description

Volumes I and II provide a completely new translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. Volume III contains 207 of Descartes' letters, over half of which have not been translated into English before. It incorporates, in its entirety, Anthony Kenny's celebrated translation of selected philosophical letters, first published in 1970. In conjunction with Volumes I and II it is designed to meet the widespread demand for a comprehensive, accurate and authoritative edition of Descartes' philosophical writings in clear and readable modern English.

Table of Contents

  • General introduction
  • Chronological table
  • Table of letters translated
  • Letters
  • Notes on Descartes' correspondents
  • Table of citations of Descartes' works
  • Index.
Volume

v. 3 : pbk ISBN 9780521423502

Description

Volumes I and II provide a completely new translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. Volume III contains 207 of Descartes' letters, over half of which have not been translated into English before. It incorporates, in its entirety, Anthony Kenny's celebrated translation of selected philosophical letters, first published in 1970. In conjunction with Volumes I and II it is designed to meet the widespread demand for a comprehensive, accurate and authoritative edition of Descartes' philosophical writings in clear and readable modern English.

Table of Contents

  • General introduction
  • Chronological table
  • Table of letters translated
  • Letters
  • Notes on Descartes' correspondents
  • Table of citations of Descartes' works
  • Index.

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  • NCID
    BA0704046X
  • ISBN
    • 052124594X
    • 052128807X
    • 0521245958
    • 0521288088
    • 0521403235
    • 0521423503
  • LCCN
    84009399
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    latfre
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    3 v.
  • Size
    24 cm
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