{"title":"Ren Descartes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRen Descartes, often hailed as the 'Father of Modern Philosophy,' is renowned for his thought-provoking contributions to the field of philosophy and psychology. His works have laid the foundation for much of Western philosophy and have sparked discussions that continue to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our Ren Descartes collection, you'll discover influential titles such as \u003cem\u003eDiscourse on Method\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMeditations on First Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e. These books explore Descartes' revolutionary ideas on reason and doubt, encouraging readers to question the nature of existence and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscourse on Method\u003c\/em\u003e, famous for the phrase \"I think, therefore I am,\" challenges readers to rethink the way they perceive the world around them. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eMeditations on First Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the essence of being and the human mind's capacity to comprehend truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in ethical questions and moral philosophy, Descartes' exploration in \u003cem\u003eEthics\u003c\/em\u003e provides insightful discourse on virtue and human behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound insights of Ren Descartes and embark on a journey through the mind of one of history's greatest philosophers. Our collection is perfect for anyone keen on uncovering the complexities of philosophical thought and the nature of human existence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"discourse-on-method-and-meditations-on-first-philosophy-by-ren-descartes-9780872204201","title":"Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition contains Donald Cress's completely revised translation of the \u003cem\u003eMeditations\u003c\/em\u003e (from the corrected Latin edition) and recent corrections to \u003cem\u003eDiscourse on Method\u003c\/em\u003e, bringing this version even closer to Descartes's original, while maintaining the clear and accessible style of a classic teaching edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000594088172,"sku":"9780872204201","price":13.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14538593482498.jpg?v=1763287940"},{"product_id":"ethics-by-ren-descartes-9781647921576","title":"Ethics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Descartes never wrote a book specifically devoted to moral philosophy, his thought on ethical matters can be found throughout his correspondence and in parts of his work \u003ci\u003ePassions of the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1685, an anonymous editor in London gathered these writings in a textbook devoted to Descartes's ethical thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoger Ariew has translated, from Descartes's original French texts, those selections included in the 1685 volume, adding to those writings an Appendix of relevant materials. 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