Principles of Philosophy

Principles of Philosophy presents René Descartes’s systematic account of knowledge, nature, and the physical world. Beginning with the need to question uncertain beliefs, Descartes develops his method of reasoning and considers the relationship between mind, matter, God, motion, and the structure of reality. The work brings together central ideas that shaped modern philosophy and scientific thought, including his search for secure foundations of knowledge. This English paperback offers adult readers and students an accessible edition of an influential philosophical text, suitable for courses or independent study in philosophy and intellectual history.