Defending Descartes in Brandenburg-Prussia
The University of Frankfurt an der Oder in the Seventeenth Century
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- 9 Lesestunden
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.
