Descartes' 'Meditations'

There are student-friendly introductions to Descartes' <i>Meditations</i> but I know of none that match the student-friendliness of Richard Francks' <i>Reader's Guide</i>. It will make the masterpiece of the father of modern philosophy available to the widest audience yet. - Professor Tom Sorrel University of Birmingham UK <br/>In <i>Descartes' Meditations: A Reader's Guide</i> Richard Francks offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Descartes' seminal work.