Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy was published in 1641, designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. It consists of six meditations, Of the Things that we may doubt, Of the Nature of the Human Mind, Of God: that He exists, Of Truth and Error, Of the Essence of Material Things, Of the Existence of Material Things and of the Real Distinction between the Mind and the Body of Man

David Mills Daniel

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Introduction

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Who was René Descartes?

What are the Meditations on First Philosophy?

Some Issues to Consider

Suggestions for Further Reading

Detailed Summary of René Descartes’ Meditations on First Philosophy

Letter of Dedication

Preface to the Reader

Synopsis of the Following Six Meditations

Meditation One: Concerning those Things that Can Be Called Into Doubt

Meditation Two: Concerning the Nature of the Human Mind: That It Is Better Known than the Body

Meditation Three: Concerning God, that He Exists

Meditation Four: Concerning the True and the False

Meditation Five: Concerning the Essence of Material Things, and Again Concerning God, that He Exists

Meditation Six: Concerning the Existence of Material Things, and the Real Distinction Between Mind and Body

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Descartes'' Meditations on First Philosophy was published in 1641, designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. It consists of six meditations, Of the Things that we may doubt, Of the Nature of the Human Mind, Of God: that He exists, Of Truth and Error, Of the Essence of Material Things, Of the Existence of Material Things and of the Real Distinction between the Mind and the Body of Man

Descartes' "Meditations on First Philosophy", published in 1641, was designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. It consists of six meditations. Part of "SCM Briefly" series, this title seeks to serve as a support resource for students. It summarises the original text. It is intended for Philosophy Level One courses in the UK.

Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy was published in 1641, designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. It consists of six meditations, Of the Things that we may doubt, Of the Nature of the Human Mind, Of God: that He exists, Of Truth and Error, Of the Essence of Material Things, Of the Existence of Material Things and of the Real Distinction between the Mind and the Body of Man. However many scientists were opposed to Descartes' ideas, even in his own lifetime. Although famous as a mathematician, his mechanics of how the world exists, were proven not to be possible by Newton. This did not stop his ideas being championed in Europe for over a hundred years. His philosophy is one that students cannot be without and this Briefly provides a thorough and accessible guide to one of his most important works.

David Mills Daniel is an educational consultant who has worked for all the major international exam boards. Prior to his consultancy work Dr Daniel was Associate Research Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Leeds.

The SCM Briefly series is a series of summarized texts that are commonly used on theology and philosophy A level and Level One undergraduate courses in the UK. As students are less likely today to come to these subjects with language experience, the Briefly series, summarising the meaning of the original texts, is a painless and quick way to get to grips with what the philosophers were writing about. The language throughout is modern and approachable, but the books manage to avoid "dumbing down" by including line by line analysis and short quotes to give students a feel for the original. In addition each book begins with an introduction, which provides a context for the writer and his writings, the chapters contain summaries to ensure the student has a context for that particular piece of writing, and each book also contains a glossary of terms.

Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy was published in 1641, designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. His philosophy is one that students cannot be without and this Briefly provides a thorough and accessible guide to one of his most important works.

Descartes' Meditation on First Philosophy

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