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.
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A completely new translation of the works of Descartes is intended to replace the Haldane and Ross edition, first published in 1911. All material from that edition is translated here, with a number of other texts crucial for understanding Cartesian philosophy.
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The translation is fine. The work is primarily Descartes' Meditations and numbered commentaries. While in the first volume a number of works are abridged in this one the texts are unabridged, which I appreciated.I recommend reading the Meditations and reading them carefully. He presents the most artful proof of God that I have come across. Scrutinizing it's weak points is a joy and shouldn't distract you from his accomplishment - establishing the mind as a thing apart from corporeality. The only commentary worth reading is written by Hobbes. A few are so-so. There are a few lengthy commentaries that are awful. The commentaries were a fine idea in principle, but in practice they are challenging to sift through. There are a few lines that add light to Descartes' reasoning, but aside from Hobbes' they are not worth your time.
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This is a fantastic resource for English speaking students and scholars. I've been really satisfied with all three volumes in this series.
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Definitive Edition for the "Meditations",
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This volume includes a fantastic translation of Meditations on First Philosophy and includes a section of objections and replies.I ordered this for an upper division philosophy class and found it very useful, however first time philosophy students, or for a "lighter" introduction would probably prefer the Oxford edition. Meditations on First Philosophy: with Selections from the Objections and Replies (Oxford World's Classics) FYI: This is a very complex text. I'm not sure anyone can read this alone and properly understand the material without a professor guiding them through the text.
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Descartes' most celebrated philosophical work was written in Latin during the period 1638-40, when the philosopher was living, for the most part, at Santpoort. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
distinctly understand one thing, derives his existence, craftsman stamped, supremely perfect being, extraneous label, rarefied body, more objective reality, thing that thinks, real distinction between the mind, corporeal imagination, corporeal motion, distinctly perceive, anything corporeal, formal reality, distrustful attitude, thinking substance, thin vapour, authentic idea, fourth replies, something corporeal, major premiss, corporeal things, real accidents, minor premiss, extended thing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Second Meditation, First Meditation, Sixth Meditation, First Philosophy, Reverend Father, Fifth Set of Objections, First Replies, Third Meditation, Father Bourdin, Fourth Meditation, Seventh Set of Objections, Fourth Set of Objections, Second Set of Objections, Second Replies, Third Set of Objections, Second Objections, Summa Theologiae New!
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Descartes' most celebrated philosophical work was written in Latin during the period 1638-40, when the philosopher was living, for the most part, at Santpoort. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
distinctly understand one thing, derives his existence, craftsman stamped, supremely perfect being, extraneous label, rarefied body, more objective reality, thing that thinks, real distinction between the mind, corporeal imagination, corporeal motion, distinctly perceive, anything corporeal, formal reality, distrustful attitude, thinking substance, thin vapour, authentic idea, fourth replies, something corporeal, major premiss, corporeal things, real accidents, minor premiss, extended thing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Second Meditation, First Meditation, Sixth Meditation, First Philosophy, Reverend Father, Fifth Set of Objections, First Replies, Third Meditation, Father Bourdin, Fourth Meditation, Seventh Set of Objections, Fourth Set of Objections, Second Set of Objections, Second Replies, Third Set of Objections, Second Objections, Summa Theologiae New!
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- Descartes: Meditations on First Philosophy: With Selections from the Objections and Replies (Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy) by René Descartes on 5 pages
- Rules for the Direction of the Mind by Rene Descartes on 4 pages
- A Discourse on the Method (Oxford World's Classics) by Renï¿1/2 Descartes on 4 pages
- The Principles Of Philosophy by Rene Descartes on 4 pages
- Summa Theologiae: Volume 2, Existence and Nature of God: 1a. 2-11 (Summa Theologiae (Cambridge University Press)) by Thomas Aquinas on page 68, and page 70
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- Cartesian Spacetime: Descartes' Physics and the Relational Theory of Space and Motion (International Archives of the History of Ideas, Volume 181) ... internationales d'histoire des idées) by E. Slowik on 4 pages
- Difference in Philosophy of Religion by Philip Goodchild on 4 pages
- History of the Mind-Body Problem (London Studies in the History of Philosophy) by Tim Crane on 4 pages
- The Passions of the Soul: Les Passions De l'Âme by Rene Descartes on 4 pages
- Philosophy of Religion: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy) by Keith E. Yandell on 4 pages
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