Meditations on First Philosophy

"Meditations on First Philosophy" is a seminal work of modern Western philosophy written by the renowned French philosopher René Descartes. First published in Latin in 1641, this philosophical treatise consists of six meditations in which Descartes engages in a process of radical doubt in order to establish a foundation of certainty for knowledge. In these meditations, Descartes methodically questions the reliability of sensory perception, the existence of the external world, and even the existence of God. Through a process of sceptical inquiry, Descartes arrives at his famous conclusion, "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"), which serves as the starting point for rebuilding his system of knowledge on a secure foundation of self-evident truths. "Meditations on First Philosophy" is celebrated for its clarity of argument, rigorous methodology, and profound impact on modern philosophy, laying the groundwork for rationalism and the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 9562916170
• EAN: 9789562916172
• Publisher: www.bnpublishing.com
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 2008
• Pub Date: February 08, 2008
• Physical Info: 0.58 cms H x 21.59 cms L x 13.97 cms W (0.13 kgs), 96 pages