The Philosophical Writings of Descartes: Volume 2

These two volumes provide a translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts.

René Descartes (Author), John Cottingham (Translated by), Robert Stoothoff (Translated by), Dugald Murdoch (Translated by)

9780521288088, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 20 June 1985

444 pages
23.5 x 15.4 x 3.1 cm, 0.62 kg

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.

General introduction
Chronological table
1. Meditations on first philosophy
2. Objections and replies
3. Letter to Father Dinet
4. The search for truth
Index.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900 [HPCD]