René Descartes / Oeuvres de Descartes = Works of Descartes Discours de la

Description: Oeuvres de Descartes [= Works of Descartes]; Discours de la Méthode, Méditations, etc.; Les Principes de la Philosophie, Les Passions de L'Ame, etc. [= Discourse on Method, Meditations; Principles of Philosophy, The Passions of the Soul, etc.] Author: Descartes, René Title: Oeuvres de Descartes [= Works of Descartes]; Discours de la Méthode, Méditations, etc.; Les Principes de la Philosophie, Les Passions de L'Ame, etc. [= Discourse on Method, Meditations; Principles of Philosophy, The Passions of the Soul, etc.] Publication: Paris: Chez Napoléon Chaix, 1864 Edition: Later edition Description: Hardcover. 2 vol. 8vo. [5], ii-lx, [3], 4-425, [5]; [7], 4-450, [4] pp. Green pebbled cloth with gold lettering and decorations on the front board and spine (each front board contains the phrase in gold "Lycée Impérial D'Orléans"); all edges decoratively speckled. Part of the Collection Napoléon Chaix, a 500 volume series of choice, best works, old and modern. Bibliotheca Chemico-Mathematica 7257. A nice set of Descartes' writings, with a contemporary French bookstore tag (a shop in Orléans) on the verso of the free front endpaper. René Descartes was one of the founders of modern philosophy, with his Meditations remaining a foundational text in the field. It brought him the attention of famous figures like Princess Elizabeth, with their correspondence remaining key to understanding Descartes' methodology. These volumes include their correspondence. Like John Locke, Descartes remains a major figure in the philosophy of mind. Very Good+. A Very Good+ set with minor wear to the cloth and very occasional spotting to the leaves. Seller ID: 00009567 Subject: Philosophy Evening star books, LLC We are a professional antiquarian bookselling firm with relatively broad interests, but we specialize in literature of all periods, modern first editions, and works of historical significance. Open to the public by chance or by appointment. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company. Guarantee We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA), and we abide by these associations' strict codes of ethics. All items are guaranteed to be received as described and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. SHIPPING TERMS All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery using this shipping method usually occurs in 5 to 10 business days. Expedited and international shipping are also available. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you wish to upgrade to Priority Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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