One of the world's leading Descartes scholars explores central areas of his philosophy, including his views on the nature of thought, the relationship between m

John Cottingham explores central areas of his philosophy, including his views on the nature of thought, the relationship between mind and body, his scientific w

A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays, this volume surveys the work of the 17th-century philosopher-scientist commonly regarded as the foun

Descartes' characterisation of the mind as a 'thinking thing' marks the beginning of modern philosophy of mind. It is also the point of departure for Descartes'

A range of seemingly unrelated problems at the forefront of controversy about consciousness, language, and vision, among others, have a deep connection with one