A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays this volume surveysthe work of the 17thcentury philosopherscientist commonly regarded as thefounder o... » 

A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays this volume surveysthe work of the 17thcentury philosopherscientist commonly regarded as thefounder of modern philosophy while integrating unique essays detailing thecontext and impact of his work.Covers the full range of historical and philosophical perspectives on the workof Descartes Discusses his seminal contributions to our understanding ofskepticism mindbody dualism selfknowledge innate ideas substancecausality God and the nature of animals Explores the philosophicalsignificance of his contributions to mathematics and science Concludes with asection on the impact of Descartess work on subsequent philosophers «