Eloge De Rene Descartes: Discours (1765)

""Eloge De Rene Descartes: Discours (1765)"" is a book written by Antoine Leonard Thomas that pays tribute to the French philosopher Rene Descartes. The book is essentially a speech that was delivered in front of the French Academy of Sciences in 1765, in honor of the 200th anniversary of Descartes' birth. Thomas' speech provides a comprehensive overview of Descartes' life and work, highlighting his contributions to philosophy, mathematics, and science. He discusses Descartes' famous method of doubt, his belief in the separation of mind and body, and his contributions to the development of analytic geometry. Throughout the book, Thomas praises Descartes for his intellectual rigor, his commitment to truth, and his willingness to challenge established beliefs. He argues that Descartes' ideas were instrumental in paving the way for the Enlightenment and the scientific revolution that followed. Overall, ""Eloge De Rene Descartes: Discours (1765)"" is an insightful and well-researched tribute to one of the most influential philosophers in history. It provides a fascinating glimpse into Descartes' life and ideas, and highlights his enduring impact on the world of philosophy and science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.