Descartes’ Natural Philosophy
Descartes’ Natural Philosophy by Stephen Gaukroger is a significant scholarly work published by Routledge on November 9, 2011. This edition spans 780 pages and is presented in English, offering a comprehensive collection of essays that delve into the scientific writings of René Descartes. The volume reassesses Descartes’ contributions to science and their implications for his philosophical views.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of various topics, including optics, cosmology, and medicine, through 35 essays contributed by leading scholars in the field. This collection serves as a vital resource for historians of philosophy and science, providing insights into the intricate relationship between Descartes’ scientific endeavors and his philosophical framework.
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The most comprehensive collection of essays on Descartes’ scientific writings ever published, this volume offers a detailed reassessment of Descartes’ scientific work and its bearing on his philosophy. The 35 essays, written by some of the world’s leading scholars, cover topics as diverse as optics, cosmology and medicine, and will be of vital interest to all historians of philosophy or science.
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