Descartes' Dualism |
|
| Author:
| Baker, Gordon
Morris, Katherine |
| ISBN: | 978-1-134-85425-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2005 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
|
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $52.95USD $180.00USD $180.00 |
Book Description:
|
Was Descartes a Cartesian Dualist? In this controversial study, Gordon Baker and Katherine J. Morris argue that, despite the general consensus within philosophy, Descartes was neither a proponent of dualism nor guilty of the many crimes of which he has been accused by twentieth century philosophers. In lively and engaging prose, Baker and Morris present a radical revision of the ways in which Descartes' work has been interpreted. Descartes emerges with both his historical...
More DescriptionWas Descartes a Cartesian Dualist? In this controversial study, Gordon Baker and Katherine J. Morris argue that, despite the general consensus within philosophy, Descartes was neither a proponent of dualism nor guilty of the many crimes of which he has been accused by twentieth century philosophers.
In lively and engaging prose, Baker and Morris present a radical revision of the ways in which Descartes' work has been interpreted. Descartes emerges with both his historical importance assured and his philosophical importance redeemed.