Discourse on method and meditations on the first philosophy / René Descartes ; introduction by E. Nicole Meyer ; [translated by John Veitch].
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TextSeries: Barnes & Noble Library of essential readingPublication details: New York : Barnes & Noble Books, c2004.Description: xiii, 267 p. ; 21 cmISBN: - 0760756023
- 9780760756027
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
René Descartes was born in La Haye, known today as La Haye-Descartes in 1596. After studying classical literature, history, rhetoric, and philosophy at the collège des Jésuites de la Flèche, he obtained his law degree from the University of Poitiers. In 1618, he enrolled in the Dutch army commanded by the prince Maurice of Nassau. Upon invitation by Queen Christina of Sweden, Descartes moved to Sweden in 1649 in order to tutor her in philosophy. Shortly thereafter he became ill with pneumonia and died in early 1650.
Originally published in 1641.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-267).