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Descartes' 'Meditations' - (Reader's Guides) by Richard Francks (Paperback)

Descartes' 'Meditations' - (Reader's Guides) by  Richard Francks (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A Reader's Guide to one of the most important, and most frequently studied, works in the history of philosophy - an essential addition to the series.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>"There are student-friendly introductions to Descartes' <i>Meditations</i>, but I know of none that match the student-friendliness of Richard Francks' <i>Reader's Guide</i>. It will make the masterpiece of the father of modern philosophy available to the widest audience yet." - Professor Tom Sorrel, University of Birmingham, UK <br/>In <i>Descartes' Meditations: A Reader's Guide</i>, Richard Francks offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Descartes' seminal work.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Mention Book News, February 2009<br><br>Mention --Book News, February 2009<br><br>'Richard Francks deftly weaves together exposition, commentary and discussion in this excellent guide to the Meditations. It brings the text to life in a stimulating way that will enable students to appreciate both its historical significance and its abiding philosophical interest.'<BR>Professor E. J. Lowe, University of Durham, UK<br><br>'There are student-friendly introductions to Descartes' Meditations, but I know of none that match the student-friendliness of Richard Francks' Reader's Guide. It will make the masterpiece of the father of modern philosophy available to the widest audience yet. '<BR>Professor Tom Sorrel, University of Birmingham, UK<br><br>Mention -Book News, February 2009<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Richard Francks was Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK. He has taught Descartes' Meditations to first-year undergraduates for many years. Publications included Modern Philosophy (Routledge, 2003) and G. W. Leibniz: Philosophical Texts (with R. S. Woolhouse, OUP, 1998).

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