Meditations: Rene Descartes

by Daniel Cardinal, Gerald Jones, Jeremy W. Hayward

Through careful use of modern examples and engaging activities, this text provides an accessible, readable, student-centred guide to Descartes' Meditations, which is a set text for AQA AS Philosophy.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published November 25, 2005

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting read. a bit dull, but extremely thought provoking.

[Julia Letourneau]

descartes was so insane that this was kind of fun to read. i particularly liked how he made it clear that there was always an underlying chance of an evil demon controlling him and causing him to have all of these philosophical thoughts

[Çağatay Çalışkan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think his claims are a bit contradictory regarding his method for deduction. He claims to make himself a blank slate and rid all his previous thoughts, yet he returns right back to them. Returning to the start of a paved road doesnt change the destination it leads to.

[Jude Morse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely one of the most insane philosophers. I mean he genuinely believed it was a possibility an evil demon was controlling him. He does have some points how well they hold up I’m not so sure.

[Ektorrr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Descartes doubt was foundational for so much of philosophy following his work. Even though I struggle to agree with his arguments for God, his logic following the existence of God is very well laid out.

[Patricia Carrasquillo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just started reading for my Philosophy class...

[Ming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just really wish he’d been born later and knew more maths so I actually know what he’s trying to say.