{"product_id":"meditations-on-first-philosophy-foundations-of-knowledge-and-the-nature-of-existence-hardcover","title":"Meditations on First Philosophy: Foundations of Knowledge and the Nature of Existence - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRene Descartes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRené Descartes' \u003cem\u003eMeditations on First Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e is a foundational work of modern philosophy, presenting a systematic inquiry into knowledge, doubt, and the nature of existence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Through a series of meditative reflections, Descartes undertakes a method of radical doubt, stripping away uncertain beliefs in order to establish a secure basis for knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral to the work is the formulation of the famous cogito-\u003cem\u003eI think, therefore I am\u003c\/em\u003e-which serves as the starting point for rebuilding certainty. From this foundation, Descartes explores the existence of God, the distinction between mind and body, and the reliability of human perception. The text unfolds as a sequence of carefully structured arguments, combining philosophical rigor with a personal, introspective mode of presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeditations on First Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e remains a cornerstone of philosophical study, shaping discussions of epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of mind. Its clarity of method and enduring questions make it a standard text in academic settings while continuing to engage general readers interested in the origins of modern thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52610467954970,"sku":"9781515433040","price":34.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/yxMur12bNY9781515433040.webp?v=1785368155","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/meditations-on-first-philosophy-foundations-of-knowledge-and-the-nature-of-existence-hardcover","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}