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The Philosophical Writings of Descartes Volume 3

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Published 1991

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Volumes I and II provide a completely new translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. Volume III contains 207 of Descartes' letters, over half of which have not been translated into English before. It incorporates, in its entirety, Anthony Kenny's celebrated translation of selected philosophical letters, first published in 1970. In conjunction with Volumes I and II it is designed to meet the widespread demand for a comprehensive, accurate and authoritative…

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  • This completes the three volume set of new translations of all Descartes'writings
  • Volume III contains 207 philosophical letters, over half of which have not appeared in English before, and includes Antony Kenny's celebrated selection, first published in 1970 (by Blackwell, now out of print)
  • Descartes' correspondents included the philosopher Hobbes, whose objections to the Meditations now standardly appear in all editions of Descartes; and Queen Christina of Sweden, for whom Descartes composed his last ever work

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