Defending Descartes in Brandenburg-Prussia

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Focusing on the early reception of Cartesianism in seventeenth-century German-speaking Europe, this study examines the multifaceted context surrounding its discussion at the University of Frankfurt an der Oder. It explores scientific, cultural, political, and socio-institutional dimensions, providing insights into the era's intellectual environment. Each chapter highlights significant aspects relevant to historians of science and philosophy, as well as scholars interested in the historical dynamics of 17th-century Germany.