Descartes' Philosophical Revolution: A Reassessment

Ben-Yami, H.

Ben-Yami shows how the technology of Descartes' time shapes his conception of life, soul and mind–body dualism; how Descartes' analytic geometry helps him develop his revolutionary conception of representation without resemblance; and how these ideas combine to shape his new and influential theory of perception.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349506286

DOI: 10.1057/9781137512024

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 281