The Philosophical Writings of Descartes, Vol. 3: The Correspondence 3

Volumes I and II provided a completely new translation of the philosophical works of Descartes, based on the best available Latin and French texts. Volume III contains 207 of Descartes' letters, over half of which have previously not been translated into English. It incorporates, in its entirety, Anthony Kenny's celebrated translation of selected philosophical letters, first published in 1970. In conjunction with Volumes I and II it is designed to meet the widespread demand for a comprehensive, authoritative and accurate edition of Descartes' philosophical writings in clear and readable modern English. These ... Volumes Provide A Completely New Translation Of The Philosophical Works Of Descartes, Based On The Best Available Latin And French Texts. They Are Intended To Replace The Only Reasonably Comprehensive Selection Of His Works In English, By Haldane And Ross, First Published In 1911. All The Works Included In That Edition Are Translated Here, Together With A Number Of Additional Texts Crucial For An Understanding Of Cartesian Philosophy, Including Important Material From Descartes??? Scientific Writings. The Result Should Meet The Widespread Demand For An Accurate And Authoritative Edition Of Descartes' Philosophical Writings In Clear And Readable Modern English.--publisher's Description. V. 1-2. [without Special Title] -- V. 3. The Correspondence. Translated By John Cottingham, Robert Stoothoff, Dugald Murdoch. Vol. 3 Also Translated By Anthony Kenny. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. I have a very good reason for offering this book to you, and I am confident that you will have an equally good reason for giving it your protection once you understand the principle behind my undertaking; so much so, that my best way of commending it to you will be to tell you briefly of the goal which I shall be aiming at in the book. Cover Title Page Copyright CONTENTS Introduction Chronological table of Descartes' life and works Table of Letters translated LETTERS Notes on Descartes' correspondents Notes on Descartes' correspondents Table of citations of Descartes' works Index