| From Science to Subjectivity: An Interpretation of Descartes' Meditations Contributor(s): Soffer, Walter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313255717 ISBN-13: 9780313255717 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 1987 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern |
| Dewey: 194 |
| LCCN: B1854 |
| Series: Contributions to the Study of Mass Media and Communications, |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.02 lbs) 202 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Modern |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the great debates in Cartesian scholarship rages over the sincerity or insincerity of Descartes' theological metaphysics. The majority opinion is that Descartes was sincere. Walter Soffer, however, champions the minority position in his From Science to Subjectivity. His aim is the resolve the sincerity question concerning the Meditations as part of an interpretation of the latter's function within the Cartesian enterprise and its metaphysical legacy. He argues that the insincerity view of the Meditations is faithful to Descartes' intentions. The book challenges the claim of Caton, the most outspoken proponent of the minority stance, concerning the demise of metaphysics as a serious and enduring philosophical activity. |