The Meditations: Rene Descartes
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The Meditations: Rene Descartes: (Philosophy in Focus)

The Meditations: Rene Descartes: (Philosophy in Focus)


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This book provides an accessible, readable, student-centred guide to Descartes' Meditations, which is a set text for AQA AS Philosophy. Through lucid explanation, careful use of modern examples and engaging activities it leads students towards deeper understanding of Descartes' arguments and the wider philosophical implications of his ideas. Key features include: - a biographical introduction setting The Meditations in its historical context - a step-by-step guide through the text of The Meditations including key quotes - tasks and activities to stimulate thought and help readers understand and evaluate Descartes' philosophy - a critical analysis of the philosophical implications of Descartes' ideas - end-of-chapter key point summaries covering what readers need to know to answer exam questions on The Meditations - an extensive glossary of key words and ideas - thorough referencing to enable students to follow up key ideas and quotes in independent study.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Background and context Chapter 3 Overview of the Meditations Chapter 4 Meditation 1: The method of doubt and its application Chapter 5 Meditation 2: The cogito and the nature of the mind Chapter 6 Meditation 2: The experiment with the wax Chapter 7 Meditations 3 and 4: The Trademark Argument; error and the will Chapter 8 Meditation 5: The Ontological Argument Chapter 9 Meditation 6: The proof of the existence of matter; Cartesian dualism Chapter 10 The legacy of the Meditations Glossary Notes Selected bibliography

About the Author :
The authors have been widely involved in introducing new learning methods into the field of A Level Philosophy. They have pioneered the use of games and simulations to sharpen philosophical understanding and critical thinking skills. Daniel Cardinal is Head of Philosophy at Orpington College and teaches Philosophy at the Birkbeck Faculty of Continuing Education. Jeremy Hayward is a lecturer at the University of London Institute of Education. Gerald Jones is Head of Humanities at the Mary Ward Centre, London.

Review :
It is a valuable source of analytical material for a teacher seeking to find a detailed evaluation of Descartes' dualism, or the Ontological Argument. It would also suit keen, able students who want to extend their understanding of the context of Descartes' thought. It represents good value for money and would be a positive additional to a departmental library or for a Philosophy of Religion teacher. -- RE Today 20070401


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780340888049
  • Publisher: Hachette Learning
  • Publisher Imprint: Hodder Education
  • Height: 245 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Width: 172 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0340888040
  • Publisher Date: 25 Nov 2005
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Philosophy in Focus
  • Weight: 344 gr


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