Descartes: Philosophy in an Hour

De: Paul Strathern

Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble

Duración: 1 h y 4 m

Resumen del Editor

Philosophy for busy people. Listen to this succinct account of the philosophy of Descartes in just one hour.

Descartes was the first modern philosopher. His scepticism led him to doubt all certainties, until finally he arrived at his famous maxim 'I think therefore I am'. He would also apply his rationalism with great effect in science and mathematics, conceiving a scheme for scientific method and inventing Cartesian co-ordinates in geometry.

Descartes: Philosophy in an Hour an audiobook with an expert account of Descartes’ life and philosophical ideas - entertainingly written and above all easy listening. Also included are selections from Descartes’ work, suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Descartes in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy.

©2012 Paul Strathern (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Reseñas de la Crítica

”Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them...I find them hard to stop reading.” (New York Times)

”Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise” (Wall Street Journal)

”Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character...I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.” (Boston Globe)

”A godsend in this era of the short attention span.” (New York Times)

Not what I expected but never the less enjoyable

I think the title does not describe what it is exactly.
It is perhaps more exact to call it philosopher's biography.
The philosophy part where the argument is put forth and become an object of analysis is thin so thin that it could fit half of a small page.
However as a biography it succeed.
The story is enjoyable and would be useful in providing context to the philosophical work.
I would say that it is well worth the money but I also have to say that if one is looking for an analysis or summary of philosophical concept one should avoid this product.