Descartes'' ''Meditations''

"There are student-friendly introductions to Descartes'' Meditations, but I know of none that match the student-friendliness of Richard Francks'' Reader''s Guide. It will make the masterpiece of the father of modern philosophy available to the widest audience yet." - Professor Tom Sorrel, University of Birmingham, UK

In Descartes'' Meditations: A Reader''s Guide, Richard Francks offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Descartes'' seminal work.