A Discourse on the Method

"A Discourse on the Method" is a groundbreaking philosophical work by the renowned French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes. Published in 1637 as an introduction to his larger work "Meditations on First Philosophy," this treatise outlines Descartes' method for attaining knowledge based on reason and scepticism. In "A Discourse on the Method," Descartes reflects on his own intellectual journey and sets forth four fundamental principles: doubt, analysis, synthesis, and the search for certainty. He famously articulates his methodological scepticism, famously declaring "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"), which serves as the foundation for his epistemological framework. Through clear and accessible prose, Descartes challenges traditional modes of thought and lays the groundwork for modern philosophy, science, and rational inquiry. "A Discourse on the Method" remains a foundational text in Western philosophy, influencing subsequent thinkers and shaping the trajectory of intellectual discourse for centuries to come.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0199540071
• EAN: 9780199540075
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 2008
• Pub Date: June 15, 2008
• Physical Info: 1.04 cms H x 19.53 cms L x 13.03 cms W (0.13 kgs), 160 pages