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Description:Between the years 1643 and 1649, Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia (1618OCo80) and Ren(r) Descartes (1596OCo1650) exchanged fifty-eight lettersOCothirty-two from Descartes and twenty-six from Elisabeth. Their correspondence contains the only known extant philosophical writings by Elisabeth, revealing her mastery of metaphysics, analytic geometry, and moral philosophy, as well as her keen interest in natural philosophy. The letters are essential reading for anyone interested in DescartesOCOs philosophy, in particular his account of the human being as a union of mind and body, as well as his ethics. They also provide a unique insight into the character of their authorsaand the way ideas develop through intellectual collaboration. Philosophers have long been familiar with DescartesOCOs side of the correspondence. Now ElisabethOCOs lettersOConever before available in translation in their entiretyOCoemerge this volume, adding much-needed context and depth both to DescartesOCOs ideas and the legacy of the princess. Lisa ShapiroOCOs annotated editionOCowhich also includes ElisabethOCOs correspondence with the Quakers William Penn and Robert BarclayOCowill be heralded by students of philosophy, feminist theorists, and historians of the early modern period."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Correspondence Between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and Reneu Descartes. To get started finding The Correspondence Between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and Reneu Descartes, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 276

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Release: 2014

ISBN: 0226204448

Description: Between the years 1643 and 1649, Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia (1618OCo80) and Ren(r) Descartes (1596OCo1650) exchanged fifty-eight lettersOCothirty-two from Descartes and twenty-six from Elisabeth. Their correspondence contains the only known extant philosophical writings by Elisabeth, revealing her mastery of metaphysics, analytic geometry, and moral philosophy, as well as her keen interest in natural philosophy. The letters are essential reading for anyone interested in DescartesOCOs philosophy, in particular his account of the human being as a union of mind and body, as well as his ethics. They also provide a unique insight into the character of their authorsaand the way ideas develop through intellectual collaboration. Philosophers have long been familiar with DescartesOCOs side of the correspondence. Now ElisabethOCOs lettersOConever before available in translation in their entiretyOCoemerge this volume, adding much-needed context and depth both to DescartesOCOs ideas and the legacy of the princess. Lisa ShapiroOCOs annotated editionOCowhich also includes ElisabethOCOs correspondence with the Quakers William Penn and Robert BarclayOCowill be heralded by students of philosophy, feminist theorists, and historians of the early modern period."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Correspondence Between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and Reneu Descartes. To get started finding The Correspondence Between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and Reneu Descartes, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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