Everything you need to know about Descartes

Instant Philosophy · AI-narrated by Alistair (from Google)
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🧠 Everything you need to know about Descartes – Instant Philosophy

An immersive journey into the heart of Cartesian thought.

“I think, therefore I am.”

Everyone knows the phrase. But what does it really mean? Who was René Descartes? What remains today of his method, his ideas, his doubts?

This audiobook offers you the chance to discover the essentials of Descartes' philosophy in 1 hour and 15 minutes, in clear, lively and structured language. From his youth at the college in La Flèche to his influence on neuroscience and artificial intelligence, you will explore the major concepts that made him an essential thinker:

– Methodical doubt

– The cogito

– The mind-body dualism

– His vision of science and truth

With concrete examples, explained quotations, and links to the contemporary world, this book is an ideal introduction for anyone who wants to think for themselves, in the Cartesian manner.

📚 A series offered by Instant Philosophie, for those who want to understand the great thinkers... without jargon or detours.

🧠 Everything you need to know about Descartes – Instant Philosophy An immersive journey into the heart of Cartesian thought. “I think, therefore I am.” Everyone knows the phrase. But what does it really mean? Who was René Descartes? What remains today of his method, his ideas, his doubts? This a...

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