Descartes in 90 Minutes (Philosophers in 90 Minutes (Audio))
René Descartes spent most of his childhood in solitude, a situation that also came to characterize his adult life. Fortunately, these countless lonely hours helped Descartes produce the declaration that changed all philosophy: "I think, therefore I am." Eventually convincing himself to doubt and...
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René Descartes spent most of his childhood in solitude, a situation that also came to characterize his adult life. Fortunately, these countless lonely hours helped Descartes produce the declaration that changed all philosophy: "I think, therefore I am." Eventually convincing himself to doubt and disregard sensory knowledge, Descartes found he could prove his existence through his thoughts. This internal information, he believed, was the true reality and external forces were hopelessly deceiving.
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Format: Audio CD
ISBN:
9780786190447 (0786190442)
ASIN: 0786190442
Publish date: 2003-10
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Pages no: 2
Edition language: English
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