French and English Philosophers: Descartes, Rousseau, Voltaire, Hobbes: Part 34 Harvard Classics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432620011)

This book, titled ""French and English Philosophers: Descartes, Rousseau, Voltaire, Hobbes: V34 Harvard Classics"" is a collection of works by four prominent philosophers from France and England. The book includes writings by Ren����� Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, and Thomas Hobbes, all of whom made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, politics, and literature.Descartes, a French philosopher and mathematician, is known for his work in rationalism and his famous phrase ""I think, therefore I am."" Rousseau, also a French philosopher, is known for his ideas on social contract theory and the importance of individual freedom. Voltaire, a French writer and philosopher, is known for his criticism of organized religion and advocacy for freedom of speech. Hobbes, an English philosopher, is known for his ideas on the social contract, the state of nature, and the role of government.This collection of works includes some of the most influential writings by these four philosophers, providing insight into their ideas and contributions to the fields of philosophy and literature. The book is part of the Harvard Classics series, which is a collection of classic works of literature and philosophy curated by Harvard University in the early 20th century.1910. Contents: By Descartes: Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the Reason and Seeking the Truth in the Sciences; By Voltaire: Letters on the English; By Rousseau: Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind; Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar; By Hobbes: Of Man, Being the First Part of Leviathan.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.

Author: Descartes
ISBN-10: 1432620010
ISBN-13: 9781432620011
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2004
Pages: 440
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d