The Soft Underbelly of Reason (Routledge Studies in Seventeenth-Century Philosophy)

by: Stephen Gaukroger (Editor)

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Edition: 1st

Publication Date: 2011/11/11

Language: English

Print Length: 180 pages

ISBN-10: 0415515041

ISBN-13: 9780415515047

Book Description

This book provides a valuable understanding on the different views of the passions in the Seventeenth Century. The contributors show that fundamental questions about the nature of wisdom, goodness and beauty were understood in terms of the contrast between reason and passions in this era. Those with an interest in philosophy , the history of medicene, and women's studies will find this collection a fascinating read.

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This book provides a valuable understanding on the different views of the passions in the Seventeenth Century. The contributors show that fundamental questions about the nature of wisdom, goodness and beauty were understood in terms of the contrast between reason and passions in this era. Those with an interest in philosophy , the history of medicene, and women's studies will find this collection a fascinating read.