Descartes, René 1596-1650

Discours de la méthode by René Descartes ( Book )
1,370 editions published between 1637 and 9999 in 31 languages and held by 3,623 libraries worldwide
Rene Descartes was a central figure in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. In his Discourse on Method he outlined the contrast between mathematics and experimental sciences, and the extent to which each one can achieve certainty. Drawing on his own work in geometry, optics, astronomy and physiology, Descartes developed the hypothetical method that characterizes modern science, and this soon came to replace the traditional techniques derived from Aristotle. Many of Descartes' most radical ideas such as the disparity between our perceptions and the realities that cause them have been highly influential in the development of modern philosophy. from http://www.abebooks.com (August 22, 2011).

Meditations on first philosophy by René Descartes ( Book )
600 editions published between 1563 and 2011 in 21 languages and held by 2,977 libraries worldwide
A landmark in the history of thought, René Descartes' Meditations helped bring critical thinking and skepticism to the Western world. Modern philosophers are still captivated by Descartes' radical and controversial departure from his previous beliefs, which has both inspired reverence and provoked anger.

Rules for the direction of the mind. Discourse on the method by René Descartes ( Book )
167 editions published between 1790 and 2011 in 15 languages and held by 2,402 libraries worldwide
This Web site contains writings by Rene Descartes that are designed to teach visitors how the mind operates and provides a set of rules for how to form solid and true judgements on matters that may arise. The site focuses on concepts such as: intuition and deduction throughout the series of 21 outlined rules.

The philosophical works of Descartes by René Descartes ( Book )
65 editions published between 1911 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,308 libraries worldwide

Descartes : selected philosophical writings by René Descartes ( Book )
119 editions published between 1878 and 2010 in 10 languages and held by 1,275 libraries worldwide
This book covers a remarkable amount of ground and has become something of a classic. Besides the Discourse and the Meditations, it contains Private Thoughts, the third set of Objections and Replies, most of the Regulae, parts of the Principia and the Dioptrics, together with crrespondence with Elizabeth, Princess Palatine, Mersenne and others.

The geometry of René Descartes by René Descartes ( Book )
106 editions published between 1649 and 2010 in 10 languages and held by 1,254 libraries worldwide

Descartes philosophical writings by René Descartes ( Book )
9 editions published between 1952 and 1970 in English and held by 1,163 libraries worldwide

A discourse on method by René Descartes ( Book )
60 editions published between 1901 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,076 libraries worldwide
By far the most widely used translation in North American college classrooms, Donald A. Cress's translation from the French of the Adam and Tannery critical edition is prized for its accuracy, elegance, and economy. The translation featured in the Third Edition has been thoroughly revised from the 1979 First Edition and includes page references to the critical edition for ease of comparison.

The philosophical writings of Descartes by René Descartes ( Book )
47 editions published between 1984 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,072 libraries worldwide
"These ... volumes provide a completely new 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."--Publisher's description.

Principles of philosophy by René Descartes ( Book )
299 editions published between 1641 and 2010 in 14 languages and held by 983 libraries worldwide
A compilation of Descartes' physics and metaphysics.