About this book
René Descartes' Meditationes de prima philosophia stands as one of Western philosophy's most transformative works, presenting a revolutionary method of radical doubt to establish absolute certainty. In this foundational text, Descartes systematically questions everything he believes—from sensory perceptions to mathematical truths—seeking an unshakeable foundation for knowledge. Through six meditations, he arrives at his famous cogito, ergo sum (I think, therefore I am), and proceeds to prove God's existence and the immortality of the human soul.
Originally published in Latin in 1641, these philosophical meditations challenged the intellectual assumptions of the seventeenth century and laid crucial groundwork for modern philosophy. Descartes' methodical approach to epistemology and metaphysics influenced centuries of subsequent philosophical thought, making this work essential for understanding the development of Western ideas about mind, body, knowledge, and existence.
This audiobook presents the complete Latin text with scholarly precision, allowing listeners to engage directly with Descartes' arguments in their original language and context. Perfect for philosophy students, scholars, and anyone seeking to understand the intellectual foundations of modern thought, Meditationes de prima philosophia remains remarkably relevant for contemporary questions about consciousness, belief, and the nature of reality.
