Descartes' Meditations
Narrated by Ray Childs
- Length
- 3 hrs 31 mins
- Format
- Speech
- Publisher
- Agora, New Internet Technologies
In this audiobook, Rene Descartes, often hailed as the first modern philosopher, explores profound questions about God, the nature of the human soul, and the relationship between sense experience and pure reason. While his inquiries echo themes from the medieval period, Descartes distinguishes himself through a unique method influenced by mathematics, seeking absolute certainty from indubitable premises. His work not only addresses these enduring philosophical dilemmas but also sets a challenging foundation for future thinkers in both philosophy and science.
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