Descartes' Dualism

By Katherine J. Morris and Gordon P. Baker

Book Overview

Was Descartes a Cartesian Dualist? In this controversial study, Gordon Baker and Katherine J. Morris argue that, despite the general consensus within philosophy, Descartes was neither a proponent of dualism nor guilty of the many crimes of which he has been accused by twentieth century philosophers.
In lively and engaging prose, Baker and Morris present a radical revision of the ways in which Descartes' work has been interpreted. Descartes emerges with both his historical importance assured and his philosophical importance redeemed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415301041
• ISBN13: 9780415301046
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"