Descartes' 'Meditations': A Reader's Guide

by Richard Francks

"There are student-friendly introductions to Descartes' Meditations , but I know of none that match the student-friendliness of Richard Francks' Reader's Guide . It will make the masterpiece of the father of modern philosophy available to the widest audience yet." - Professor Tom Sorrel, University of Birmingham, UK
In Descartes' A Reader's Guide , Richard Francks offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Descartes' seminal work.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

206 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Richard Francks was Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK.

Reviews

[Dave]

A fantastic source for gathering a much deeper understanding to Descartes' meditations.