Descartes, René 1596-1650
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| Works: | 7,461 works in 25,655 publications in 27 languages and 380,335 library holdings |
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| Genres: | History Records and correspondence Biography Juvenile works Criticism, interpretation, etc Introductions |
| Roles: | Author, Author in quotations or text abstracts, Other, Honoree, Dedicatee, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, Correspondent, Creator, Translator, Recipient, Collector, Donor, Contributor, Scribe, Composer, Illustrator, des |
| Classifications: | B1837, 194 |
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Most widely held works about
René Descartes
- Descartes by John Cottingham( Book )
- Descartes : a very short introduction by Tom Sorell( )
- Descartes : an intellectual biography by Stephen Gaukroger( )
- Descartes embodied : reading Cartesian philosophy through Cartesian science by Daniel Garber( )
- Poetic knowledge : the recovery of education by James S Taylor( )
- Descartes' system of natural philosophy by Stephen Gaukroger( )
- New essays on the rationalists by Rocco J Gennaro( )
- Descartes' cogito : saved from the great shipwreck by Husain Sarkar( )
- Descartes's method of doubt by Janet Broughton( )
- Philosophy and the good life : reason and the passions in Greek, Cartesian, and psychoanalytic ethics by John Cottingham( )
- The immaterial self : a defence of the Cartesian dualist conception of the mind by John Foster( )
- Descartes and the resilience of rhetoric : varieties of Cartesian rhetorical theory by Thomas M Carr( )
- Radical Cartesianism : the French reception of Descartes by Tad M Schmaltz( )
- Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz : the concept of substance in seventeenth-century metaphysics by R. S Woolhouse( )
- The correspondence between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and René Descartes by Elisabeth( )
- Descartes's dualism by Marleen Rozemond( )
- Descartes' natural philosophy by Stephen Gaukroger( )
- Descartes and Husserl : the philosophical project of radical beginnings by Paul S MacDonald( )
- Descartes on seeing : epistemology and visual perception by Celia Wolf-Devine( )
- Writing cogito : Montaigne, Descartes, and the institution of the modern subject by Hassan Melehy( )
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Most widely held works by
René Descartes
Discourse on method, and Meditations by
René Descartes(
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2,299 editions published between 1060 and 2018 in 22 languages and held by 18,691 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the Broadway musical production of "Really Rosie" through all stages of preparation from planning and rehearsals to previews and opening night
2,299 editions published between 1060 and 2018 in 22 languages and held by 18,691 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the Broadway musical production of "Really Rosie" through all stages of preparation from planning and rehearsals to previews and opening night
Meditations on first philosophy : with selections from the Objections and Replies by
René Descartes(
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911 editions published between 1601 and 2018 in 17 languages and held by 11,299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy, the fundamental and originating work of the modern era in Western philosophy, is presented here in Donald Cress's completely revised edition of his well-established translation, bringing this version even closer to Descartes's original, while maintaining its clear and accessible style." -- Publisher's description
911 editions published between 1601 and 2018 in 17 languages and held by 11,299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy, the fundamental and originating work of the modern era in Western philosophy, is presented here in Donald Cress's completely revised edition of his well-established translation, bringing this version even closer to Descartes's original, while maintaining its clear and accessible style." -- Publisher's description
Rules for the direction of the mind. Discourse on the method. Meditations on first philosophy. Objections against the Meditations
and replies. The geometry. by
René Descartes(
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341 editions published between 1906 and 2012 in 11 languages and held by 3,608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Betty Ann's childhood ends abruptly when her father abandons the family and her mother goes to work, leaving her responsible for her younger brother and sister
341 editions published between 1906 and 2012 in 11 languages and held by 3,608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Betty Ann's childhood ends abruptly when her father abandons the family and her mother goes to work, leaving her responsible for her younger brother and sister
Principles of philosophy by
René Descartes(
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497 editions published between 1641 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 2,507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rene Descartes is perhaps most remembered for declaring, ""I think; therefore, I am."" First published in 1644, Descartes's ""Principles of Philosophy"" elucidates the meaning of those words that ushered in a new era of philosophical thought. Unlike the medieval philosophers who often began by examining the existence and nature of God in a spirit of faith, Descartes begins by reflecting upon himself as one who doubts but who nonetheless desires certain knowledge of God and the world. In setting forth the truths he discovers, Descartes hoped that his ""Principles of Philosophy"" would provide a
497 editions published between 1641 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 2,507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rene Descartes is perhaps most remembered for declaring, ""I think; therefore, I am."" First published in 1644, Descartes's ""Principles of Philosophy"" elucidates the meaning of those words that ushered in a new era of philosophical thought. Unlike the medieval philosophers who often began by examining the existence and nature of God in a spirit of faith, Descartes begins by reflecting upon himself as one who doubts but who nonetheless desires certain knowledge of God and the world. In setting forth the truths he discovers, Descartes hoped that his ""Principles of Philosophy"" would provide a
The passions of the soul by
René Descartes(
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350 editions published between 1649 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Avec ce traité Descartes démontre que les passions sont du domaine de la nature et donc du corps. Celui-ci par son lien à l'esprit permet à ce dernier de les éprouver. Selon le philosophe les passions ne sauraient être mauvaises pour l'esprit, néanmoins elles se doivent d'être jugulées à l'aide d'une morale, opérée par le libre arbitre capable de les juger
350 editions published between 1649 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Avec ce traité Descartes démontre que les passions sont du domaine de la nature et donc du corps. Celui-ci par son lien à l'esprit permet à ce dernier de les éprouver. Selon le philosophe les passions ne sauraient être mauvaises pour l'esprit, néanmoins elles se doivent d'être jugulées à l'aide d'une morale, opérée par le libre arbitre capable de les juger
The world and other writings by
René Descartes(
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17 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 2,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Descartes' The World offers the most comprehensive vision of the nature of the world since Aristotle, and is crucial for an understanding of his later writings, in particular the Meditations and Principles of Philosophy. Above all, it provides an insight into how Descartes conceived of natural philosophy before he started to reformulate his doctrines in terms of a skeptically driven epistemology. Of its two parts, The Treatise on Light introduced the first comprehensive, quantitative version of a mechanistic natural philosophy, supplying a theory of matter, physical optics, and a cosmology, and The Treatise on Man provided the first comprehensive mechanist physiology. This volume also includes translations of material important for an understanding of the work: related sections from The Dioptrics and The Meteors, and the first English translation of the complete text of The Description of the Human Body."--Jacket
17 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 2,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Descartes' The World offers the most comprehensive vision of the nature of the world since Aristotle, and is crucial for an understanding of his later writings, in particular the Meditations and Principles of Philosophy. Above all, it provides an insight into how Descartes conceived of natural philosophy before he started to reformulate his doctrines in terms of a skeptically driven epistemology. Of its two parts, The Treatise on Light introduced the first comprehensive, quantitative version of a mechanistic natural philosophy, supplying a theory of matter, physical optics, and a cosmology, and The Treatise on Man provided the first comprehensive mechanist physiology. This volume also includes translations of material important for an understanding of the work: related sections from The Dioptrics and The Meteors, and the first English translation of the complete text of The Description of the Human Body."--Jacket
Philosophical works by
René Descartes(
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93 editions published between 1911 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
93 editions published between 1911 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The geometry of René Descartes : [with a facsimile of the first edition] by
René Descartes(
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72 editions published between 1925 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in English in 1925, The Geometry of Rene Descartes brings to audiences one of the most revolutionary works in mathematics since Euclid. Descartes changed the field of mathematics with his invetion of analytic geometry. He loved Euclid, because Euclidean geometry offered truth and certainty, and all of its conclusions were drawn from irrefutable axioms. Descartes wanted to have this kind of certainty in all areas of life, and so he sought to answer questions about the real world using algebra combined with geometry. This produced the Cartesian plane, which suddenly allowed equations to be graphed. It was a revolution. In this book, mathematicians can follow a true genius as he explains his mathematical principles and truths. -- from back cover
72 editions published between 1925 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in English in 1925, The Geometry of Rene Descartes brings to audiences one of the most revolutionary works in mathematics since Euclid. Descartes changed the field of mathematics with his invetion of analytic geometry. He loved Euclid, because Euclidean geometry offered truth and certainty, and all of its conclusions were drawn from irrefutable axioms. Descartes wanted to have this kind of certainty in all areas of life, and so he sought to answer questions about the real world using algebra combined with geometry. This produced the Cartesian plane, which suddenly allowed equations to be graphed. It was a revolution. In this book, mathematicians can follow a true genius as he explains his mathematical principles and truths. -- from back cover
Compendium of music by
René Descartes(
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213 editions published between 1650 and 2012 in 8 languages and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
213 editions published between 1650 and 2012 in 8 languages and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Routledge philosophy guidebook to Descartes and the meditations by
Gary C Hatfield(
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9 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Descartes and the Meditations will be essential reading for all students of philosophy, and for anyone coming to Descartes for the first time."--Jacket
9 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Descartes and the Meditations will be essential reading for all students of philosophy, and for anyone coming to Descartes for the first time."--Jacket
Philosophical writings by
René Descartes(
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67 editions published between 1954 and 1985 in 3 languages and held by 966 WorldCat member 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
67 editions published between 1954 and 1985 in 3 languages and held by 966 WorldCat member 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
Descartes philosophical writings by
René Descartes(
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15 editions published between 1958 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 897 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1958 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 897 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Treatise of man by
René Descartes(
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12 editions published between 1972 and 2003 in English and French and held by 777 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1972 and 2003 in English and French and held by 777 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Descartes, his moral philosophy and psychology by
René Descartes(
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15 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume presents material, most of it for the first time in English, that is requisite for any study of Descartes' moral philosophy and psychology. Descartes' reflections on moral philosophy and psychology were largely developed in correspondence with Princess Elisabeth (of Bohemia), Queen Christina (of Sweden), and Pierre Chanut (French Ambassador to Sweden). The portion of that correspondence dealing with moral philosophy and psychology thus constitutes the core of the present volume. I have also included the preface to the French version of Descartes' Principles of Philosophy. The Preface contains his views on education
15 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume presents material, most of it for the first time in English, that is requisite for any study of Descartes' moral philosophy and psychology. Descartes' reflections on moral philosophy and psychology were largely developed in correspondence with Princess Elisabeth (of Bohemia), Queen Christina (of Sweden), and Pierre Chanut (French Ambassador to Sweden). The portion of that correspondence dealing with moral philosophy and psychology thus constitutes the core of the present volume. I have also included the preface to the French version of Descartes' Principles of Philosophy. The Preface contains his views on education
Oeuvres et lettres by
René Descartes(
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115 editions published between 1937 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the former slave who became well-known as an abolitionist and advocate of women's rights
115 editions published between 1937 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the former slave who became well-known as an abolitionist and advocate of women's rights
Descartes : selected philosophical writings by
René Descartes(
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15 editions published between 1988 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1988 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discours de la méthode, pour bien conduire sa raison et chercher la vérité dans les sciences by
René Descartes(
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190 editions published between 1668 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 611 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
190 editions published between 1668 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 611 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discourse on method, optics, geometry and meteorology by
René Descartes(
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10 editions published between 1965 and 2001 in English and held by 573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1965 and 2001 in English and held by 573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La Géométrie by
René Descartes(
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163 editions published between 1637 and 2015 in 11 languages and held by 561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
163 editions published between 1637 and 2015 in 11 languages and held by 561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Descartes : philosophical letters by
René Descartes(
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12 editions published between 1970 and 1981 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1970 and 1981 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm Freiherr von 1646-1716 Other Author Creator
- Spinoza, Benedictus de 1632-1677 Other Originator Illustrator Author
- Cottingham, John 1943- Author of introduction Author Editor Translator
- Gaukroger, Stephen Contributor Author Editor Translator
- Kant, Immanuel 1724-1804 Contributor
- Haldane, Elizabeth Sanderson 1862-1937 Translator Editor Author
- Lennon, Thomas M. Author Editor
- Watson, Richard A. 1931- Author
- Pascal, Blaise 1623-1662 Author
- Montaigne, Michel de 1533-1592 Author
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Картезий, Рене
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റെനെ ദെക്കാർത്ത് French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist
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데카르트, R.
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勒內·笛卡兒 法蘭西的哲學家、數學家、物理學家。建立二元論唯心主義跟理性主義;將幾何坐標體系公式化;提出宇宙演化、漩渦說等理論。
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