ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1940, this book provides a thorough discussion of René Descartes philosophy of metaphysics, examining the three major points of the mind and body, freedom of the will and religion and science. Specific chapters are devoted to the Cartesian theory and the Meditations, in particular the Sixth.

chapter I|8 pages

Descartes’ Metaphysical Writings

chapter II|19 pages

Descartes’ Attitude to Metaphysics

chapter III|10 pages

The Structure of the Metaphysic

chapter IV|19 pages

The Cartesian Circle

chapter V|13 pages

Cogito Ergo Sum

chapter VI|18 pages

The Nature of the Self

chapter VII|11 pages

Descartes’ Definitions of Substance

chapter VIII|20 pages

The Idea of a Thinking Substance

chapter IX|14 pages

The First Proof of God’s Existence

chapter X|15 pages

The Sixth Meditation

chapter XI|23 pages

Concluding Remarks