Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy: An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide by

Description: Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy by Kurt Brandhorst A step-by-step guide to Descartes Meditations FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Descartes Meditations is one of the first texts that a philosophy student will study, and one that many come back to time and again. Rather than simply telling the reader what to think, Meditations invites us to take a philosophical journey. This book prepares readers for that journey, helping them to engage with each of the meditations and suggesting ways through the more difficult passages. This guide also offers students a fresh approach by bringing to life the path of self-discovery encapsulated in the work, while maintaining the emphasis on metaphysics. By focusing on what the text itself has to say, rather than what has been said about it by others, it will help readers at all levels to discover - or rediscover - why Descartes Meditations is one of the cornerstones of philosophy. Notes Meditations is one of the key texts that a philosophy student will study, and one that many come back to. This textbook provides a summary of the text and an overview of its ideas. Back Cover Strikingly fresh and unfailingly astute, Brandhorsts guidebook reconnects us with a crucial but often neglected dimension of Descartes classic text - the way in which it structures a path to individual philosophical self-discovery. The result is a distinctive and valuable resource for students and teachers of the Meditations , one that deserves to be widely read. Professor Michael Wheeler, University of Stirling Descartes Meditations is one of the first texts that a philosophy student will study, and one that many come back to time and again. Rather than simply telling the reader what to think, Meditations invites us to take a philosophical journey. This book prepares readers for that journey, helping them to engage with each of the meditations and suggesting ways through the more difficult passages. This guide also offers students a fresh approach by bringing to life the path of self-discovery encapsulated in the work, while maintaining the emphasis on metaphysics. By focusing on what the text itself has to say, rather than what has been said about it by others, it will help readers at all levels to discover - or rediscover - why Descartes Meditations is one of the cornerstones of philosophy. Kurt Brandhorst is Adjunct Assistant Professor at Valparaiso University. Author Biography Kurt Brandhorst is Adjunct Assistant Professor at Valparaiso University Table of Contents Series Editors Preface; Note on Texts; 1. Historical Context and Introduction; 2. A Guide to the Text: The First Meditation; The Second Meditation; The Third Meditation - The Search for an Other; The Other is God; The Fourth Meditation; The Fifth Meditation; The Sixth Meditation; 3. Study Aids: Glossary; Types of Question You Will Encounter; Tips for Writing About Meditations; Further Reading; Index. Review Strikingly fresh and unfailingly astute, Brandhorsts guidebook reconnects us with a crucial but often neglected dimension of Descartes classic text -- the way in which it structures a path to individual philosophical self-discovery. The result is a distinctive and valuable resource for students and teachers of the Meditations, one that deserves to be widely read. -- Professor Michael Wheeler, University of Stirling Strikingly fresh and unfailingly astute, Brandhorsts guidebook reconnects us with a crucial but often neglected dimension of Descartes classic text -- the way in which it structures a path to individual philosophical self-discovery. The result is a distinctive and valuable resource for students and teachers of the Meditations, one that deserves to be widely read. Long Description Descartes Meditations is one of the first texts that a philosophy student will study, and one that many come back to time and again. Rather than simply telling the reader what to think, Meditations invites us to take a philosophical journey. This book prepares readers for that journey, helping them to engage with each of the meditations and suggesting ways through the more difficult passages. This guide also offers students a fresh approach by bringing to life the path of self-discovery encapsulated in the work, while maintaining the emphasis on metaphysics. By focusing on what the text itself has to say, rather than what has been said about it by others, it will help readers at all levels to discover - or rediscover - why Descartes Meditations is one of the cornerstones of philosophy. Review Quote Strikingly fresh and unfailingly astute, Brandhorsts guidebook reconnects us with a crucial but often neglected dimension of Descartes classic text the way in which it structures a path to individual philosophical self-discovery. The result is a distinctive and valuable resource for students and teachers of the Meditations, one that deserves to be widely read. Description for Reader Descartes Meditations is one of the most commonly studied texts in introductory philosophy courses. Rather than simply telling the reader what to think, Meditations invites them to undertake a philosophical journey for themselves. This book is designed to accompany readers on that journey; it prepares them for its demands, helps them to engage with each stage of the text, and suggests ways through the more difficult passages. Brandhorst offers students a fresh approach by bringing to life the path of self-discovery encapsulated in the work and maintaining the focus on metaphysics. Readers are guided through the text step-by-step, which encourages careful reading and presents them with the opportunity to learn to philosophise for themselves. This book engages with what the text says, rather than what is said about the text, in order to help readers discover - or rediscover - for themselves what Meditations has to say. Key Features Provides a summary of the text and its key ideas Summarises the historical context of Descartess seminal work Includes a guide to further reading and study Description for Sales People Descartes Meditations is one of the first texts that a philosophy student will study, and one that many come back to time and again. Rather than simply telling the reader what to think, Meditations invites us to take a philosophical journey. This Edinburgh Philosophical Guide prepares readers for that journey, helping them to engage with each of the meditations and suggesting ways through the more difficult passages. This guide also offers students a fresh approach by bringing to life the path of self-discovery encapsulated in the work, while maintaining the emphasis on metaphysics. Students are encouraged to read the text carefully and draw their own conclusions, fostering the skills that they will need throughout their philosophical careers. By focusing on what the text itself has to say, rather than what has been said about it by others, it will help readers at all levels to discover - or rediscover - why Descartes Meditations is one of the cornerstones of philosophy. Key Features:o Provides a summary of the text and an overview of its key ideaso Places the work and its author in their historical contexto Includes a guide to further reading and study Description for Teachers/Educators Introduction to PhilosophyHistory of PhilosophyHistory of Modern PhilosophyDescartes Details ISBN0748634800 Author Kurt Brandhorst Publisher Edinburgh University Press Series Edinburgh Philosophical Guides Year 2010 ISBN-10 0748634800 ISBN-13 9780748634804 Format Paperback Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 194 Media Book Pages 224 Publication Date 2010-06-28 Subtitle An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide Language English UK Release Date 2010-06-28 NZ Release Date 2010-06-28 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2010-10-25 Alternative 9780748634798 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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