Descartes's Theory of Mind
Download or Read eBook Descartes's Theory of Mind PDF written by Desmond M. Clarke and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Desmond M. Clarke |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0199284946 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780199284948 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Descartes's Theory of Mind by : Desmond M. Clarke
Book excerpt: Descartes is possibly the most famous of all writers on the mind, but his theory of mind has been almost universally misunderstood, because his philosophy has not been seen in the context of his scientific work. Desmond Clarke offers a radical and convincing rereading, undoing the received perception of Descartes as the chief defender of mind/body dualism. For Clarke, the key is to interpret his philosophical efforts as an attempt to reconcile his scientific pursuits with the theologically orthodox views of his time.
