Descartes : the life and times of a genius

Descartes : the life and times of a genius / A.C. Grayling.

Author/creator	Grayling, A. C.
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st U.S. ed.
Publication Info	New York : Walker & Co., 2006.
Description	303 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm
Subject(s)	Descartes, René, 1596-1650. Philosophers--France --Biography. Science--Philosophy --History --17th century. France--Intellectual life --17th century. Europe--Intellectual life --17th century.

Contents	Who was Descartes? -- The awakening -- A night of dreams -- The mystery of the rosy cross -- Nine years of travel -- Animals on the moon -- Francine -- The shape of snow -- Descartes Contra Voetius -- The princess of the passions -- The queen of winter.
Abstract	Examines the life of René Descartes, the seminal scientist, mathematician, traveler, soldier, and spy who transformed seventeenth-century Europe and became the father of modern philosophy.
General note	Reprint. Originally published: Descartes : the life of René Descartes and its place in his times. London : Free Press, 2005.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-289) and index.
ISBN	080271501X
ISBN	9780802715012

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	B1873 .G7 2006	✔ Available	Place Hold