This book provides an accessible, readable, student-centred guide to Descartes' Meditations, which is a set text for AQA AS Philosophy.
Through lucid explanation, careful use of modern examples and engaging activities it leads students towards deeper understanding of Descartes' arguments and the wider philosophical implications of his ideas.
Key features include:
- a biographical introduction setting The Meditations in its historical context
- a step-by-step guide through the text of The Meditations including key quotes
- tasks and activities to stimulate thought and help readers understand and evaluate Descartes' philosophy
- a critical analysis of the philosophical implications of Descartes' ideas
- end-of-chapter key point summaries covering what readers need to know to answer exam questions on The Meditations
- an extensive glossary of key words and ideas
- thorough referencing to enable students to follow up key ideas and quotes in independent study.
- ISBN10 0340888040
- ISBN13 9780340888049
- Publish Date 25 November 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Hodder Education
- Format Paperback
- Pages 160
- Language English