Geneviève Rodis Lewis Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

This major intellectual biography illuminates the personal and historical events of Descartes's life, from his birth and early years in France to his death in Sweden, his burial, and the fate of his remains. Concerned not only with historical events but also with the development of Descartes's personality, Rodis-Lewis speculates on the effect childhood impressions may have had on his philosophy and scientific theories. She considers in detail his friendships, particularly with Isaac Beeckman and Marin Mersenne. Primarily on the basis of his private correspondence, Rodis-Lewis gives a thorough and balanced discussion of his personality. The Descartes she depicts is by turns generous and unforgiving, arrogant and open-minded, loyal in his friendships but eager for the isolation his work required. Drawing on Descartes's writings and his public and private correspondence, she corrects the errors of earlier biographies and clarifies many obscure episodes in the philosopher's life.

Passion en morale se dit des différentes agitations de l'âme selon les divers objets qui se présentent à ses sens. Les philosophes ne s'accordent pas sur le nombre des passions (...). Voyez surtout M. Descartes qui a fait un beau traité des Passions d'une manière physique. (Dictionnaire de Furetière).

The book is a classic work that has held significant importance throughout human history. To ensure its legacy, the publishers at Alpha have modernized the text for contemporary readers, providing a retyped and reformatted version that enhances clarity and readability. This edition is not a mere digital reproduction, but a carefully crafted publication aimed at preserving the original ideas for both current and future generations.