Publisher's Synopsis
The Method, Meditations And Selections From The Principles Of Descartes is a book written by John Veitch and originally published in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophical ideas of Ren����� Descartes, a prominent 17th-century philosopher and mathematician. The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores Descartes' method of doubt, which he used to question the validity of all knowledge and beliefs. The second part consists of meditations on various philosophical topics, including the existence of God, the nature of the self, and the relationship between mind and body. The third part presents selections from Descartes' major work, Principles of Philosophy, which further elaborate on his ideas about the nature of reality and the role of the mind in understanding it. Overall, The Method, Meditations And Selections From The Principles Of Descartes provides a thorough introduction to Descartes' philosophy and its enduring influence on Western thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.