Defending Descartes in Brandenburg-Prussia
The University of Frankfurt an der Oder in the Seventeenth Century
- 244 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Focusing on the early reception of Cartesianism in seventeenth-century German-speaking Europe, this study examines the multifaceted discussions at the University of Frankfurt an der Oder. It explores the scientific, cultural, political, and socio-institutional contexts that shaped these debates. Each chapter highlights significant aspects of the era's intellectual environment, making it a valuable resource for historians of science and philosophy, as well as scholars interested in that period of German history.