Descartes and Augustine
This book is the first systematic study of Descartes' relationship to Augustine. It offers a complete reevaluation of Descartes' thought and as such will be of major importance to all historians of medieval, neo-Platonic, or early modern philosophy. Special features include a reading of the Meditations, a comprehensive historical and philosophical introduction to Augustine's thought, a detailed account of Plotinus, and a contextualization of Descartes' mature philosophical project.
- Major study of roots of Descartes' philosophy and Descartes remains one of the most widely taught philosophers worldwide
- Book also includes important introduction to the philosophy of both Augustine and Plotinus
- Should sell well internationally, not just in the US
Reviews & endorsements
"...the best book in the English language on the Meditations... Historical scholarship does not get any better." David Glidden, Ancient Philosophy
Product details
January 2002Paperback
9780521012843
434 pages
228 × 153 × 22 mm
0.57kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Descartes and the history of philosophy
- 2. Descartes' project for a new philosophy
- Part I. Augustinian Wisdom:
- 3. Plotinus
- 4. Augustine
- Part II. Descartes' Metaphysics:
- 5. The design of the Meditations
- 6. Isolating the soul and God
- 7. Theodicy and Method
- 8. From God to bodies
- 9. Conclusion.