
Selections from the Principles of Philosophy
'Selections from the Principles of Philosophy ' Summary
The Principles of Philosophy, originally published in Latin in 1644, and translated to French in 1647, sets forth the principles of nature the Laws of Physics as Descartes viewed them. The book provides a systematic statement of natural philosophy and metaphysics, and represents the first truly comprehensive, mechanistic account of the universe. The Selections from the Principles of Philosophy contains the whole of the first part of the book ("Of the Principles of Human Knowledge"), as well as selections from the second ("Of the Principles of Material Things"), third ("Of the Visible World"), and fourth part ("Of the Earth") of the book.
Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
FrenchPublished In
1644Authors

René Descartes
France
René Descartes was a French-born philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who spent a large portion of his working life in the Dutch Republic, initially serving the Dutch States Army of Mauric...
Books by René DescartesDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

Long I Thought that Knowledge by Walt Whitman
''Long I Thought That Knowledge'' is a poem by Walt Whitman, originally published in his iconic collection *Leaves of Grass*. It explores themes of kn...

Eutifrón by Plato (Πλάτων)
El diálogo de Platón, *Eutifrón*, explora la naturaleza de la piedad a través de una conversación entre Sócrates y Eutifrón. Eutifrón intenta justific...

Prairie Sunset by Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman's 'Prairie Sunset' is a collection of poems that explore the vastness, beauty, and spirit of the American Midwest. Through vivid imagery...

Páginas escogidas by Antonio Machado Ruiz
“Páginas escogidas” es una colección de poemas seleccionados por el propio Antonio Machado, un reconocido poeta español. La colección abarca obras de...

Not Yet my Soul by Robert Louis Stevenson
This poem, "Not Yet My Soul," explores the complexities of human existence, particularly the relationship between the physical body and the soul. Stev...

Song of Myself by Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself" is a sprawling and exuberant celebration of the American spirit and the human experience. Written in free verse, the p...

World as Will and Idea Volume 1 by Arthur Schopenhauer
World as Will and Idea is a philosophical masterpiece that delves into the fundamental nature of reality, exploring the relationship between the subje...

Yonder See the Morning Blink by A. E. Housman
Yonder See the Morning Blink by A. E. Housman is a collection of poems that explores the themes of love, loss, mortality, and the beauty of nature. Ho...
Reviews for Selections from the Principles of Philosophy
No reviews posted or approved, yet...