The Soft Underbelly of Reason

The Passions in the Seventeenth Century

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
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Author: Stephen Gaukroger ISBN: 9781134698141
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 1, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Stephen Gaukroger
ISBN: 9781134698141
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 1, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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.

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