The Passions of the Soul and Other Late Philosophical Writings University Texts EAN: 9780140449334

EAN: 9780140449334

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drawing on both historical and contemporary perspectives

Publisher: Penguin Classics

The Passions of the Soul and Other Late Philosophical Writings University Texts EAN: 9780140449334"The Passions of the Soul and Other Late Philosophical Writings" is a collection of philosophical works by the eminent French philosopher Ren Descartes, written towards the end of his life. Published posthumously in 1649, this compilation includes Descartes' treatise on the nature and function of the human passions, as well as other lesser known writings on various philosophical topics. In "The Passions of the Soul," Descartes explores the origins,