Booktranslated by John Cottingham, Robert Stoothoff, Dugald Murdoch.
Summary: These two volumes provide a completely new translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. They are intended to replace the only reasonably comprehensive selection of his works in English, by Haldane and Ross, first published in 1911. All the works included in that edition are translated here, together with a number of additional texts crucial for an understanding of Cartesian philosophy, including important material from Descartes' scientific writings. The result should meet the widespread demand for an accurate and authoritative edition of Descartes' philosophical writings in clear and readable modern English. Nielsen 9780521245944 20160528
Contents:
General introduction
Chronological table
1. Early writings
2. Rules for the direction of the mind
3. The world
4. Treatise on man
5. Discourse on the method
6. Optics
7. Principles of philosophy
8. Comments on a certain broadsheet
9. Description of the human body
10. The passions of the soul
Index. Nielsen 9780521245944 20160528 General introduction
Chronological table
1. Meditations on first philosophy
2. Objections and replies
3. Letter to Father Dinet
4. The search for truth
Index. Nielsen 9780521245951 20160528 General introduction
Chronological table
Table of letters translated
Letters
Notes on Descartes' correspondents
Table of citations of Descartes' works
Index. Nielsen 9780521403238 20160528