{"product_id":"the-passions-of-the-soul-and-other-late-philosophical-writings-paperback","title":"The Passions of the Soul and Other Late Philosophical Writings - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRene Descartes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Moriarty\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Those most capable of being moved by passion are those capable of tasting the most sweetness in this life.'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDescartes is most often thought of as introducing a total separation of mind and body. But he also acknowledged the intimate union between them, and in his later writings he concentrated on understanding this aspect of human nature. \u003cem\u003eThe Passions of the Soul\u003c\/em\u003e is his greatest contribution to this debate. It contains a profound discussion of the workings of the emotions and of their place in human life - a subject that increasingly engages the interest of philosophers and intellectual and cultural historians. It also sets out a view of ethics that has been seen as a radical reorientation of moral philosophy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume also includes both sides of the correspondence with Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia, one of Descartes's keenest disciples and shrewdest critics, which played a crucial role in the genesis of \u003cem\u003eThe Passions\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as the first part of \u003cem\u003eThe Principles of Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, which sets out the key positions of Descartes's philosophical system. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Moriarty's\u003c\/strong\u003e publications include \u003cem\u003eEarly Modern French Thought: The Age of Suspicion\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2003) and \u003cem\u003eDisguised Vices: Theories of Virtue in Early Modern French Thought\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2011). He has translated Descartes's \u003cem\u003eMeditations on First Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e for Oxford World's Classics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754004742432,"sku":"9780199684137","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1f8115f5ada191c3abcab78654861073.webp?v=1780031344","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-passions-of-the-soul-and-other-late-philosophical-writings-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}